Trainee Bus Driver

Trainee Bus Driver – Paid Training Leeds

Hunslet Park, West Yorkshire | £13.80 per hour (£26,031 per annum) | 37 hours per week – 4 days per week (Sunday to Saturday). Hours are assigned in advance on a shift/rota basis.

First Bus is one of the UK's leading bus operators, focused on delivering sustainable, comfortable, and efficient passenger journeys. The company embraces cutting‑edge technology and aims to shape the future of public transport across the country.

We are recruiting Trainee Bus Drivers in Leeds. If you have held a full UK driving licence for at least six months, the company will pay you to complete your PCV and CPC qualifications. Once qualified, you will be safely transporting customers across your local community.

• Full UK driving licence (max 6 points) held for six months or more
• A positive, customer‑focused attitude
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Reliable and safety‑focused mindset
• Right to work in the UK
• Background checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process

• Simply Health & Smart Health for you and your dependents at no cost, covering cash‑back benefits across optical and dental, virtual GP appointments, mental health support, and nutrition and fitness advice
• 24‑hour mental health support via an employee assistance program
• Access to discounts on high‑street brands and supermarkets through a dedicated platform
• Discounted train travel for you and your family after six months of service
• A free bus pass
• Free onsite parking and a cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Up to five weeks holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme and the opportunity to purchase discounted First Group shares
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay