Experienced Bus Driver

First Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Simply Health & Smart Health for you &

Discounts on high street brands

Free bus pass

Discounted train travel

Onsite parking

Cycle to work

Up to 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Enhanced maternity / paternity pay

Job summary

First Group is hiring Experienced Bus Driver for Scotstoun. Earn £16.80 per hour with a £1500 joining bonus. Full-time permanent role with guaranteed hours and rotas planned in advance. Rotating shifts across mornings, evenings and weekends, with predictable schedules, working on local bus services and delivering safe, reliable journeys.

Requires valid PCV licence, UK driving licence with <=6 points, right to work in the UK, and strong customer service. Benefits include health plans, travel discounts, pension and generous holiday allowance.

Qualifications

• PCV licence required.
• Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points required.
• Proof of Right to Work in the UK.
• Strong customer service skills and a flexible approach to shift work.

Responsibilities

• Operate local bus services safely and reliably.
• Serve passengers and ensure journeys are on time and comfortable.
• Represent First Bus within the community and maintain professionalism.

Skills

PCV licence

UK driving licence

Right to Work

Customer service

Flexible shifts

Job description

Experienced Bus Driver – Scotstoun
£16.80 per hour + £1500 joining bonus (T&C's apply)
Already a PCV qualified Driver? We're looking for drivers to join our team in Scotstoun. If you're already a qualified PCV driver and want a steady role with a supportive depot, this could be a good fit. You'll be driving local bus routes, helping passengers get where they need to be safely and on time.

What's in it for you?
You'll earn £16.80 per hour, with the opportunity to increase your earnings through overtime when it's available. This is a full time, permanent role with guaranteed contracted hours, and your shifts will be planned in advance so you know what your working week looks like ahead of time. You'll work a rotating shift pattern covering mornings, evenings, and weekends, but everything is scheduled to give you as much predictability as possible.

The Role
As one of our Bus Drivers, you'll safely operate local bus services, helping people travel to work, school, appointments, and home every day. You'll ensure every journey is safe, reliable, comfortable, and on time while delivering excellent customer service to every passenger. You'll be representing First Bus within your local community and playing an important role in keeping people connected. This is a rewarding role where professionalism, safety, and a positive attitude make a real difference to the communities you serve.

Shifts are rota-based over 5 days and include early mornings, evenings, and weekends, with schedules provided in advance.

What We're Looking For

• Valid PCV licence
• Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points
• Proof of Right to Work in the UK
• Strong customer service skills
• Flexible and reliable approach to shift work

Rewards

• Your health is important to us which is why we offer Simply Health & Smart Health for you and your dependents at no cost to you! This offering includes cash back benefits across optical & dental as well as virtual GP appointments, mental health support and nutrition and fitness advise. Our EAP provision offers 24hr, 365 days a year mental health support
• We are also committed to your financial wellbeing, and we offer a platform with many discounts on high street brands and supermarkets etc
• Working at First you also receive discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months service as well as a free bus pass
• Free onsite parking + cycle to work scheme
• Up to 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted FirstGroup shares
• Enhanced maternity / paternity pay

Background checks will form part of the recruitment process.