Trainee Bus Driver

First Group; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid PCV training

Free bus travel

Rail travel discounts

Retail discounts

Pension & wellbeing

Onboarding & mentoring

Career progression

Job summary

First Bus in Doncaster is recruiting Trainee Bus Drivers with paid training and a starting hourly rate of £14.33, equivalent to £29,061 per year. The role runs 39 hours per week across five days, with full UK driving licence required for 6+ months. Training is provided to obtain PCV and CPC qualifications before transporting customers safely.

The package includes comprehensive benefits, family travel perks, and clear career progression within a diverse, supportive team.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence (max 6 points), held 6+ months.
• Customer-focused attitude.
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Reliable and safety-focused.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Learn PCV and CPC qualifications with paid training.
• Transport customers safely across the local community.

Skills

Full UK driving licence (max 6 points)

Customer-focused

Willingness to learn

Reliable and safety-focused

Right to work in the UK

Job description

TraineeBus Driver – Paid Training
Doncaster
£14.33 per hour (£29,061per annum)
Hours: 39 Hrs. - 5 days per week (Monday – Sunday)

New Career. New Direction.
Looking for a fresh start? Whether you're changing careers, returning to work, or starting something completely new — First Bus could be your next step forward.
At First Bus, we're more than a bus company. We're a place where people build long-term, secure careers — with paid training, strong benefits and real opportunities to progress.

The Role

We're recruiting Trainee Bus Drivers in Doncaster. If you've held a full UK driving licence for at least 6 months, we'll pay you to train for your PCV and CPC qualifications. Once qualified, you'll be safely transporting customers across your local community.

What's in it for you?

• Fully paid PCV & CPC training
• Free bus travel for you and your family
• Discounted rail travel on selected routes
• First Xclusives – 3,000+ retail discounts
• Pension, health & wellbeing support
• Structured onboarding and mentoring
• Clear career progression opportunities

What You'll Need

• Full UK driving licence (max 6 points), held 6+ months
• A positive, customer-focused attitude
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Reliable and safety-focused
• Right to work in the UK

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.