Trainee Bus Driver

FirstGroup; Slough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing benefits

Discounts on travel

Free bus pass after 6 months

Free onsite parking

Pension scheme

Job summary

First Bus in Slough is hiring a Trainee Bus Driver. This full-time, permanent role offers 38 hours per week across a shift pattern including mornings, evenings, and weekends. Training is provided with a clear pay progression as you advance to fully qualified status.

The position requires you to be 18+, hold a full UK driving licence with ≤6 points, and have Right to Work in the UK. Training salary starts at £15.12/hour with progression to £17.81/hour upon qualification.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK
• 18+ years old with 6+ months driving experience
• Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points
• Willingness to work a rota/shift pattern including early mornings, late nights and weekends
• Great people skills and customer-focused attitude

Responsibilities

• Complete training to become a licensed bus driver
• Work across mornings, evenings and weekends as part of a 38-hour week
• Join the Slough team with structured shifts and progression pay

Skills

People skills

Flexible shifts

Job description

About First Bus

Are you ready to advance your career with one of the UK's leading bus operators? Join a forward-thinking company that embraces cutting-edge bus technology, from innovative mobile apps to environmentally friendly vehicles. We are passionate about delivering passenger journeys that are sustainable, comfortable, and efficient. We are at the forefront of innovation in the industry, connecting communities and shaping the future of public transport.

Job Title - Trainee Bus Driver

Location - Slough

Salary - £15.12 per hour

Contract - Full Time, Permanent, 38 hours per week - 5 days per week, Monday - Sunday

No experience needed, full training provided.

Looking for a permanent, full-time role with clear progression? We’re hiring Trainee Bus Drivers to join our Slough team. You’ll work a variety of shifts across mornings, evenings and weekends. Shifts are planned in advance, giving you structure and flexibility, including weekday time off.

Clear, guaranteed pay progression

As you complete training and gain experience, your pay increases automatically

• £15.12 per hour while training
• £17.81 per hour once fully qualified

What we need from you

• Proof of your Right to Work in the UK
• You must be at least 18 years of age with at least 6 months driving experience
• Hold a full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.
• Flexibility to work on a rota / shift basis. (There are a variety of shifts which may consist of early mornings (starting 03.30hrs) / late nights (finishing at 02:00hrs) / weekends.)
• Great people skills

Applicants are advised that background checks will be conducted as a standard part of our recruitment process.

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 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 to work scheme
• Up to 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted FirstGroup shares

Advert end date: 20 November 2026