Trainee Bus Driver

Profile insights
Here’s how the job qualifications align with your profile.
Licences

PCV Licence

Driving Licence

Do you have a valid PCV Licence licence?
Skills

Driving

Bus driving

Customer service

Do you have experience in Driving?
 
Job details
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Pay

£12.60 - £13.08 an hour
Job type

Permanent

Full-time
 
Location
Leicester LE4 0DA
 
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Company pension
Employee discount
Free or subsidised travel
Paid training
 
Full job description
Trainee Bus Drivers Required - No experience needed!
£12.60 p/h - £25,552 p/a rising to 13.08 p/h after 6 months service
Leicester
3+hrs - per week
5 days per week (Monday – Sunday)
(Hours allocated in advance on a shift / Rota basis)

When it comes to starting your next chapter – We're First.

Why join First Bus?
We're a forward-looking bus operator investing in electric fleets, career development, and new ways of working. When you drive with First Bus, you're part of something bigger—changing how the UK moves.

The Role
We're looking for trainee bus drivers who are ready to drive change—literally! You don't need any bus driving experience; just a full UK driving licence (held for at least 6 months) and a passion for customer service. We'll provide full training and support you every step of the way, so you can qualify as a professional PCV licence holder and join our brilliant team of drivers.

What's in it for you?
Fully paid training
Free travel for you & your family
Discounted train travel on various services.
First Xclusives: 3,000+ retail discounts
Health support, pension, and wellbeing benefits
Structured onboarding and mentoring
Opportunity to grow into team leader, controller or instructor roles
What You'll Need
Full UK licence (max 6 points), held for 6+ months
Positive attitude and people-first mindset
Willingness to learn a new skill
Reliable and safety-focused
UK work eligibility

Ready to drive change with us? Click "Apply Now" to get started – it's quick and easy, and we'll be in touch shortly.

We aim to build teams that reflect the truly diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all, as our varied experiences and differences become our collective strength.

Applicants are advised that background checks will be conducted as a standard part of our recruitment process.