Trainee Bus Driver - Wandsworth

First Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid training from day one

Overtime payments

Company pension scheme

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

First Bus London, part of First Group, is recruiting for a Trainee Bus Driver at our Wandsworth depot. You'll be at the heart of our operation, delivering a safe, reliable service on London's iconic red buses.

Our award-winning training programme equips you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to drive in a busy city, with full-time shifts including early mornings, 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.

Responsibilities

• Drive buses safely and reliably on a timetable.
• Provide friendly customer service to passengers.
• Follow company safety and operational procedures.
• Work shift patterns including early mornings, late evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Skills

UK driving licence

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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