September 21, 2024

First Bus

Glasgow

OTHER & FULL TIME

Trainee Bus Driver

Steer Into a New Career – Learn to drive a bus with First Bus
Become the future of transport
£13.30 - £14.00 p/h with a pay bump to £14.73 - £15.50 p/h after 12 months
North Govanhill
Glasgow, Scotland
38 Hrs p/w. - 5 days per week (Monday – Sunday)
(Hours assigned in advance on a shift / rota basis)
Who are we?
First Bus - one of the UKs largest bus operators, passionate about delivering passenger journeys that are, sustainable, comfortable, and efficient! We are at the forefront of innovation in the industry, connecting communities and shaping the future of public transport.
We are recruiting Trainee Bus drivers to join the stella team at our Glasgow, Caledonia depot
What's in it for you?

Competitive Pay: £13.30 - £14.00 p/h

Rising to £14.73 - £15.50 p/h (£29,106 - £30,628 p/a) after 12 months service

Generous Leave: Up to 5 weeks holiday, in addition to bank holidays.
Retail discounts with First Xclusives: Access to over 3,000 offers on popular high street & leisure brands such as ASDA, Specsavers, Costa, B&Q, and more.
Free Travel: Complimentary bus travel for you and your family on First Bus services.
Discounted Train Travel: £6 all-day train rides for you and your family on a wide range of railway services, including Great Western Railway, Southwestern Railway, Avanti, and Hull Trains.
Health and wellbeing perks - Simply health policy offering cash back for everyday health care essentials, for you and all dependents under the age of 24.
On-site gym
Free 24hr access to an online GP, and an Employee Assistance programme should life become less straightforward.
Investment Opportunities: Exclusive chance to buy discounted First Group shares.
Pension Scheme

What we need from you:

Proof of your Right to Work in the UK
You must be at least 18 years of age
Hold a full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.
Minimum 6 months driving experience.
Flexibility to work on a rota / shift basis. (There are a variety of shifts which may consist of early mornings (starting 03.30hrs) / late nights (finishing at 02:00hrs) / weekends.)
Great people skills

Next Steps:
Apply now! We will be in touch once we receive your application.
Public transport serves everyone, whatever their differences. At First Bus, we want to be an employer open to you, no matter what your differences are. We aspire to be an inclusive organisation because diverse backgrounds, thinking and experiences bring so many benefits to our customers, communities, and people. We welcome applications from all.
Applicants are advised that background checks will be conducted as a standard part of our recruitment process.