Trainee Bus Driver - Wandsworth

First Bus; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid training

Overtime eligibility

No recruitment costs

Long-term security

Career progression

Company pension

Gym discounts

Shopping discounts

Cycle to Work

Job summary

First Bus London is recruiting a Trainee Bus Driver for our new Wandsworth garage. You will drive London's iconic red buses, delivering a safe and reliable service to customers while progressing through an award-winning training programme.

This full-time role includes shift work across mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays. We offer competitive pay, paid training from day one, service-related pay increases, pension, and various discounts.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence held for 12+ months.
• No more than 6 penalty points.
• Unrestricted right to work full-time in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Drive London's iconic red buses safely and reliably.
• Provide a safe, reliable and friendly service to customers.
• Be part of the operation through the training programme to gain driving skills.

Skills

Driving licence (UK)

Penalty points limit

Right to work in UK

Job description

We are now recruiting for our new bus garage in Wandsworth – SW18 1BT.

Start your bus driving career with one of London's largest bus operators!

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

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