Applying for a job at First Bristol

[Callum15632]

Hi, I wanna know if I put in for a job at first Bristol when I get my driving license do I have to wait 6 months or could I apply straight away? I know someone who got their driving licence and applied for first bus straight away.

 

[Andy Pacer]

6 months driving experience according to the online advert

Bus Driver - Hengrove, Bristol, United Kingdom

Welcome to First Bus Hello. Are you looking to join one of the country's largest bus operators? First Bus has launched the driving careers of thousands of people across the UK. You will be joining a forward-looking business at the forefront of bus technology. From mobile apps to carbon-friendly...

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Info for trainees

The minimum age is 18, with at least 6 months' driving experience. Don't worry if you've never driven anything bigger than a car before. We provide top-class training on our modern, automatic buses.

Bus driving is a rewarding career. You'll be providing a service that customers value and rely on. Getting to work or school. Doctor's appointments. Visiting Nan. Popping to the shops. Heading into town. The journey home. Bus drivers are key workers who keep everyday life moving for local communities.

You'll be out on the road, working on your own initiative. At the same time, you will be part of a close-knit driving team, who look out for each other. Every day brings something different. You'll meet some amazing people along the way