Experienced Bus Driver

First Group; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 43,635,000 - 45,732,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Simply Health & Smart Health

Discounts on high street brands

Discounted train travel for you and a

Free bus pass for you

Free onsite parking

Cycle to work scheme

Up to 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme and share purchase

Job summary

First Group is seeking Experienced Bus Drivers to join the Glasgow depot. You will drive local bus routes, ensuring safety, reliability and punctual service for passengers across a rotating shift pattern.

The role offers guaranteed contracted hours with a clear progression path and a company culture focused on community connectivity. Applicants must hold a PCV licence and a full UK driving licence with up to six points, along with right-to-work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid PCV licence and a Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.
• Evidence of right to work in the UK is required.
• Strong customer service skills and a flexible, reliable approach to shift work.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate local bus services on assigned routes.
• Ensure journeys are safe, reliable, and on time while delivering excellent passenger service.
• Represent First Bus with professionalism and maintain community connections.
• Shifts include mornings, evenings, and weekends on a rota-based system.

Skills

PCV licence

Full UK driving licence

Right to Work in the UK

Customer service

Flexible shift work

Job description

ExperiencedBus Driver – Glasgow

£16.03 - £16.80 per hour

Full time - 38 hours per week

£1,500 bonus (£500 paid after 6 months' service and the remaining £1,000 paid after 1 year's service – pro-rata for part time) T&Cs apply

Already a PCV qualified driver? We're looking for drivers to join our team in Glasgow. If you're already a qualified PCV driver and want a steadyrole 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 up to £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 licencewith no more than 6 points
• Proof of Right toWork in the UK
• Strong customerservice skills
• Flexible andreliable 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 advice. 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 towork scheme
• Up to 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted FirstGroupshares

Background checks will form part of the recruitment process.