Trainee Bus Driver – Paid Training & Career Progression

First Group

Doncaster

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 33,000

Full time

14 days+
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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

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.

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