Trainee Bus Driver - Paid Training & Growth Path

First Group; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid training

Free Bus travel for you & your family

Discounted train travel on various ser

First Xclusives: 3,000+ retail discs

Health support, pension, and wellbeing

Structured onboarding and mentoring

Opportunity to grow into team leader

Job summary

First Bus in Chelmsford, Essex is offering an Apprentice Bus Driver role with full training provided. You will be paid £16.95 per hour for 38 hours per week, five days a week, with shifts scheduled in advance. The 8-month training programme leads to PCV and CPC qualifications and a career keeping Chelmsford moving.

Ideal candidates have a UK licence for at least 6 months, a positive, safety‑minded attitude, and a willingness to learn new skills. Background checks are part of the process.

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

• Train for PCV and CPC while earning pay.
• Safely operate buses across local community after qualification.
• Complete 8-month driver training programme with industry experts.
• Support customer service and safety throughout shifts.

Skills

Full UK licence

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Reliable and safety-focused

UK work eligibility

Job description

First Bus in Chelmsford, Essex is offering an Apprentice Bus Driver role with full training provided. You will be paid £16.95 per hour for 38 hours per week, five days a week, with shifts scheduled in advance. The 8-month training programme leads to PCV and CPC qualifications and a career keeping Chelmsford moving.

Ideal candidates have a UK licence for at least 6 months, a positive, safety‑minded attitude, and a willingness to learn new skills. Background checks are part of the process.