Work wellbeing score is 60 out of 100
2.7 out of 5 stars.
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First Bus Careers and Employment

Work wellbeing

Results based on 450 responses to Indeed's work wellbeing survey.
Work wellbeing score is Low, 60 out of 100

Happiness

How enjoyable people find their day-to-day life at work
Low

Stress-free

How manageable people find their work stress
Below average

Purpose

How meaningful people find their work
Low

Satisfaction

How content people feel with the way things are at work
Low

About the company

  • CEO
    Graham Sutherland
    46%
    approve of Graham Sutherland's performance
  • Company size
    more than 10,000
  • Industry
    Transportation & Logistics
  • Headquarters
    395 King Street, Aberdee...
  • Link
    First Bus website

Welcome to First Bus

Hello. We're one of the country's largest bus operators – and we've 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 buses, we're leading the way.

Please apply now. We look forward to receiving you application.

Public transport serves everyone, whatever their differences. At First Bus, we want to be an employer open to you, no matter wh...

Welcome to First Bus

Hello. We're one of the country's largest bus operators – and we've 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 buses, we're leading the way.

Please apply now. We look forward to receiving you application.

Public transport serves everyone, whatever their differences. At First Bus, we want to be an employer open to you, no matter what your differences are. We aspire to be an inclusive organisation because diverse backgrounds, thinking and experiences bring so many benefits to our customers, communities and people. We welcome applications from all.

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Jobs

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Permanent, Full-time
Cleaner

Oldham

£10.50 an hour

17 days ago

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Permanent, Full-time
Staff Manager

Sheffield

£35,000 - £38,325 a year

6 days ago

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Permanent, Full-time
Customer Service Advisor

Leeds

£22,000 a year

6 days ago

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Part-time, Contract
Operations Assistant

Bristol

£11,835 a year

16 days ago

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5 jobs

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Bristol

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York

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Rating overview

Rating is calculated based on 784 reviews and is evolving.

2.37 out of 5 stars.20192.49 out of 5 stars.20202.25 out of 5 stars.20212.50 out of 5 stars.20222.43 out of 5 stars.2023

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Reviews

PCV Bus Driver in Weston-super-Mare
on 14 November 2023
Relax to go ahead
What is the best part of working at the company?Weekly pay manage financial problems.What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Customer handling and diversions
Bus and Coach Driver in Bath
on 3 December 2023
Terrible do not apply if you want a stress free job.
What is the best part of working at the company?The performance bonus scheme is the best part of the company What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Everything about the job is stressful, terrible colleagues, company values are bad, management is terrible and the bus are faulty What is the work environment and culture like at the company?The culture and work environment...
PCV Driver in Adderley Green
on 27 November 2023
Very them and us like I said just a number
What is the best part of working at the company?Nothing you are just a number no home lifeWhat is the most stressful part about working at the company?Everything long shifts and no help from unionWhat is the work environment and culture like at the company?Very poor they not bothered about you so long has the work is done What is a typical day like for you at the company?Very stressful a...
Bus Driver in York
on 24 November 2023
A good place to work
What is the best part of working at the company?Wages are good once you completed 6 Months probation period What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Traffic congestion lots of road closure and very rude passengers especially on the University of York What is the work environment and culture like at the company?Reasonable very good people but as in all jobs you have the a...
Bus Driver in Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
on 24 November 2023
Not worth
Not worth at all for that payment, and company doing nothing for you. Shifts are so bad, in one week you can have early, middle and late. No time on rutes. To much stress for very small payment.
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Interview insights

Insights from 941 Indeed users who have interviewed with First Bus within the last 5 years.

Average experience
Interview is easy
Process takes about a day or two

Interview questions

Problem solving questions i.e. what would you do questions in this situation

Problem solving questions i.e....

Shared on 11 April 2022

Are you customer friendly. Can you drive. Can you count

Are you customer friendly. Can...

Shared on 25 July 2021

They just want to hear how much you want the job regardless of specific questions.

They just want to hear how muc...

Shared on 28 August 2020
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Working at First Bus

  • Bus Driver2.7 out of 5 stars.
  • Driver2.4 out of 5 stars.
  • Cleaner3.0 out of 5 stars.
  • Customer Service Representative2.8 out of 5 stars.
  • Mechanic3.1 out of 5 stars.
  • Fitter3.0 out of 5 stars.
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