Trainee Bus Driver | Fully Paid Training & Growth Path

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

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.