Trainee Bus Driver

First Bus; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid training

Free bus travel for you and family

Discounted train travel

Health/pension and wellbeing benefits

Structured onboarding and mentoring

Clear progression into leadership/in‑s

Job summary

First Bus in Chelmsford, Essex, is seeking a Trainee Bus Driver with full training provided. You will be paid during the training and, once qualified, will operate buses in the local community.

The 8-month training programme covers PCV/CPC, customer service, safety, incident management and more. Applicants should hold a full UK licence (max 6 points) for 6+ months and be eligible to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate buses across the local community.
• Participate in the 8-month driver training programme.
• Support on- and off-bus duties as required.

Skills

Full UK licence

UK work eligibility

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Reliable and safety-focused

Job description

Trainee Bus Driver Required Full training provided.
£15.66 p/h
Chelmsford, Essex
38 Hrs p/w. 5 days per week (Monday Sunday)
(Hours assigned in advance on a shift / rota basis)

When it comes to offering training and development, we're First.

Why join First Bus?

Whether you've worked in retail, warehouses, offices or are returning to work after a break First Bus is a place where people from all walks of life build great careers. With paid training, job security and strong community roots, we'll support your fresh start every step of the way.

The role

We're looking for trainee drivers to help keep Chelmsford moving. If you've had your UK licence for at least 6 months, we'll pay you to train for your PCV and CPC. Once qualified, you'll safely operate buses across your local community and make a real difference in people's daily lives.

Our New Driver Training Programme

Our new driver training programme takes places across 8 months, supporting you during the first year in your new role. Training is delivered by industry experts and our specialist training partners in a variety of interactive sessions. Including customer service skills, incident management, safeguarding and much more! In addition to gaining a First Bus level 2 bus driving apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to achieve a nationally recognised qualification in Maths & English (if required).

What's in it for you?

• Fully paid training
• Free Bus 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

Drive the future

Apply now and lets get you started on a new path - We will be in touch once we receive your application.

We aim to build teams that reflect the truly diversecommunities 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.