Trainee Bus Driver

About First Bus

First Bus is one of the UK's leading bus operators, committed to delivering sustainable, comfortable and efficient passenger journeys.

Pay: £13.45 per hour.

Hours:

36 hours per week – 5 days per week (Sunday to Saturday). Shift schedule is assigned in advance on a shift/rota basis. This role offers paid training and real opportunity to progress.

• Complete the 13‑month new driver training programme and obtain PCV and CPC qualifications.
• Transport customers safely across the local community once qualified.

• Full UK driving licence held for at least 6 months.

The programme includes customer service skills, incident management, safeguarding and more. It delivers a Level 2 bus driving apprenticeship and the chance to obtain a nationally recognised qualification in Maths & English if required.

• Paid training.
• Simply Health and Smart Health for you and dependants at no cost.
• Cash‑back benefits on optical, dental and virtual GP appointments, plus mental health support and nutrition/fitness advice.
• 24‑hour mental health support (EAP).
• Discounts on high street brands and supermarkets.
• Discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months service and a free bus pass.
• Free onsite parking and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Up to 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme and opportunity to buy discounted First Group shares.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.