Trainee Bus Drivers Metroline Bus Operator

Join Metroline as a Trainee Bus Driver

At Metroline, we’re driving change across London. Our city is diverse, dynamic, and constantly moving — and so are we. Now we’re looking for women who want a fresh challenge, a stable and rewarding career, and the chance to make a real impact in their community.

Full Training Provided – No driving experience beyond a car licence? No problem. We’ll give you comprehensive training to gain your PCV licence and become a confident, professional driver.

Great Pay & Job Security – Enjoy a competitive salary from day one, with excellent overtime opportunities and long‑term stability.

Work That Matters – You’ll be helping London move — supporting key workers, families, students, and local communities every day.

A Supportive, Inclusive Team – We’re proud to champion women in transport. You’ll join a friendly, welcoming environment with ongoing development and progression opportunities.

Work-Life Balance – With flexible shift patterns across multiple locations, you can find a schedule that works for you.

• Confident, calm, and safety‑focused
• Good communicators
• Passionate about customer service
• Ready for a stable, meaningful career
• Holding a full UK driving licence (minimum 12 months)

You will undertake a comprehensive training programme during which time you will be paid. Once qualified, you’re guaranteed a permanent position.

• Whilst in training you will be paid £13.85 Monday to Friday
• On passing to garage the basic rate will increase to £16.23 per hour Monday to Friday and up to £20.75 per hour at weekends.
• Your salary will rise with length of service, to as much as £20.12 per hour basic after 3 years, with the potential of up to £23.81 per hour on the weekend (overtime rate).

• Paid training to get your PCV licence worth over £6k
• Salary starting from £16.23 per hour depending on your shift pattern and pro‑ra for part time hours
• Company pension
• Free bus and tube travel for you and one other*
• Health & Wellbeing programme
• Opportunities for overtime
• Full time and part time opportunities available
• Employee benefit scheme
• 24 hour employee support line
• Cycle2
  
  Work scheme
• Free uniform
• Company sick pay scheme

We offer an excellent benefits package including free bus travel for you (and heavily discounted for your family), generous holiday allowance, a company pension scheme, full uniform provided, and fantastic career progression opportunities – from mentor to supervisor, or even management! Reading Buses is a great place to get your Bus Career in motion!

Become part of a team that values you, supports your growth, and celebrates your success. Apply today and help us drive London forward. Join Metroline – a career with purpose.

* free travel pass is provided by TfL and is subject to terms and conditions