Trainee Bus Driver

First Group; Leicester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK transport operator is looking for Trainee Bus Drivers in Leicester, offering a starting pay of £12.60 per hour with fully paid training provided. Applicants need a full UK driving licence and a positive customer-focused attitude. Enjoy benefits including free travel for you and your family, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Fully paid training

Free travel for you & your family

Discounted train travel

Health support and wellbeing benefits

Pension scheme

Structured onboarding and mentoring

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence for at least 6 months.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.
• A positive, customer-focused attitude is essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive buses and provide excellent customer service.
• Complete training to qualify for a professional PCV licence.
• Work effectively on a shift/rota basis.

Skills

Customer-focused attitude

Reliability

Ability to work independently

Education

Full UK driving licence

PCV licence (to be obtained in training)

Job description

Trainee Bus Drivers Required - No experience needed!
£12.60 p/h - £25,552 p/a rising to 13.08 p/h after 6 months service
Leicester
39hrs - per week
5 days per week (Monday – Sunday)
(Hours allocated in advance on a shift / Rota basis)

When it comes to starting your next chapter –We're First.

Why join FirstBus?
We're a forward-looking bus operator investing in electric fleets, career development, and new ways of working. When you drive with First Bus, you're part of something bigger—changing how the UK moves.

The Role
We're looking for trainee bus drivers who are ready to drive change—literally! You don't need any bus driving experience; just a full UK driving licence (held for at least 6 months) and a passion for customer service. We'll provide full training and support you every step of the way, so you can qualify as a professional PCV licence holder and join our brilliant team of drivers.

What's in it for you?
• Fully paid training
• Free 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
• PCV licence
• Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points
• A positive, customer-focused attitude
• Reliability and ability to work independently
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Ready to drive change with us? Click "Apply Now" to get started – it's quick and easy, and we'll be in touch shortly.

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.