Trainee Bus Driver - Stamford Brook

First Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid training

Overtime opportunities

Medical assessment covered

Qualification funding

Pension scheme

Gym discounts

Discounts

Cycle to work

Job summary

First Bus London is recruiting for a Trainee Bus Driver at Stamford Brook Garage in London. You’ll be at the heart of our operation, delivering a safe, reliable and friendly service to customers, with our award-winning training programme helping you gain the skills and confidence to drive London’s iconic red buses.

This is a full-time role with shift work covering early mornings, late evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months.
• No more than 6 penalty points (other restrictions apply).
• Unrestricted right to work full-time in the UK.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Penalty points limit

Job description

Start your bus driving career with one of London's largest bus operators at Stamford Brook Garage - W4 1SY

First Bus London operates around 900 buses across the capital, helping more than 210 million passengers reach their destinations safely every year.

About the Role

As a Trainee Bus Driver, you'll be at the heart of our operation, providing a safe, reliable, and friendly service to our customers. Through our award-winning training programme, you'll gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to drive London's iconic red buses.

This is a full‑time position and includes shift work covering early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

What We Offer

• Competitive rates of pay
• Paid training from day one
• Working Rest Day payments and overtime opportunities
• No recruitment costs – we cover your medical assessment, and City & Guilds/BTEC qualification (if required)
• Long‑term job security
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Service‑related pay increases
• Company pension scheme
• Gym membership discounts
• High street shopping and lifestyle discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme

What You'll Need

• A full UK car driving licence held for at least 12 months
• No more than 6 penalty points (other restrictions apply)
• The unrestricted right to work full‑time in the UK

Ready to Start Your Journey?

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