2 May 2023
First Bus reviews about "progression"
38% positive business outlook
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8 reviews
4.0
20 Mar 2025
Recommend
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Pros
Job security and stability: Large, established company with steady demand for public transportation. Competitive pay and benefits: Includes pension plans, paid holidays, and overtime opportunities. Training and development: Comprehensive training for drivers, including CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence). Career progression: Opportunities for promotion into supervisory or managerial roles. Flexible hours: Potential for part-time, full-time, and shift options. Employee perks: Access to healthcare plans, discounts, and travel benefits. Eco-conscious employer: Commitment to greener transportation with electric and hybrid buses.
Cons
irregular hours: Shift work, including early mornings, late nights, and weekends, can affect work-life balance.
1.0
12 Nov 2021
Recommend
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Pros
Salary. Conditions. Unionised. Career progression. Review system. SSOW. Tracker. Supporting learning modules and GPS appraisal software. ETM.
Cons
No radio. Hours including unpaid breaks. Training policy. Training bond. Lone working. No overtime rate at anytime. Weekend working. Rota allocation. Bullying and harassment. Data protection. Career progression.
5.0
4 Aug 2025
Recommend
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Pros
Great starting salary and career progression Lots of rotations Hybrid working
Cons
If working in Operations, you may have to work late shifts - this is temporary, and is for experience purposes.
3.0
11 Aug 2023
Recommend
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Pros
Nice people and line managers
Cons
No progression, very tight with employee socials etc
4.0
9 Mar 2023
Recommend
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Pros
Great working environment Flexible hours Flexible working (in office/WFH)
Cons
Zero progression options Little to no support in further studying
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