Trainee Bus Driver

First Bus; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Discounts

Free travel pass

Free parking

Cycle to work

Pension

Annual leave up to 5 weeks

Job summary

First Bus in Scotstoun is looking for Trainee Bus Drivers. You do not need prior bus driving experience as full paid training will prepare you to become a qualified driver. The role offers a guaranteed 38-hour week in a full-time contract with structured rotas for stability.

You will operate local services around Glasgow, delivering safe, reliable journeys while developing customer-focused service skills in a leading UK operator.

Qualifications

• No prior bus driving experience required; paid training provided.
• Able to hold a full UK driving licence for at least 6 months will help.
• Strong customer service and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate local bus services across Glasgow and surrounding areas.
• Work the rota across mornings, evenings and weekends.
• Support passenger journeys with safe, reliable service.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Flexible shifts

Job description

Trainee Bus Driver – Scotstoun

£14.84 per hour

Full time - 38 hours a week

Become our team as aBus Driver in Scotstoun. No prior bus driving experience is required. If you hold a full UK driving licence, like helping people, and have a friendly, reliable attitude, we'll provide complete paid training to help you become a qualified professional driver. As part of one of the UK's leading bus operators, you'll enjoy job security, excellent employee benefits, and real opportunities to advance your career.

You'll begin on an hourly rate of £14.84 per hour per hour, increasing to up to £16.80 per hour once qualified after 12 months. This is a full time permanent role with guaranteed contracted hours and structured rotas planned in advance, giving you more stability and predictability around your working week. You'll work a range of shifts across mornings, evenings, and weekends, with weekday time off built into the rota and opportunities for overtime to increase earnings where available.

The role

You'll operate local bus services across Glasgow and surrounding areas, helping passengers travel to work, education, appointments, shopping, and days out across the city. This is a customer-facing role where safety, professionalism, and reliability are essential. You'll play a vital role in keeping Scotstoun connected while delivering a secure and comfortable journey experience for passengers.

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

What's in it for you?

• Full UK driving licence held for at least 6 months
• Maximum of 6 penalty points
• Minimum age of 18
• Right towork in the UK
• Strongcommunication and customer service skills
• Flexible approach to shiftwork

No PCV licence is required, full training is provided.

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 alsocommitted 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 andyour 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.