Driving Your Future

Bus Drivers

The first thing you think of about buses is the driver. They can make or break your journey. The difference between being a good driver and great one is the ability not only to handle a technically sophisticated vehicle (if it’s one of ours), juggle timings, be super safe on the road, but also to a brilliant First Bus ambassador for our passengers.

It’s a role that carries a lot of responsibility, but ask our drivers and they all say the same – driving is in your blood. It’s part of who our drivers are, and they bring it to First Bus from backgrounds ranging from ordinary licence holders, delivery drivers, taxi drivers, to fully qualified PCV drivers. We welcome them all.

What we offer


Qualified Bus Driver (PCV licence holders) 


Your PCV licence opens up a great career and potential to move up. Our friendly and diverse teams will welcome you into our world, where taking ownership and using your initiative leads to positive customer experiences. We’re all about getting people to places, so we’ll help and support you with:

  • Getting to know us – you’ll have lots of fellow drivers to talk to, and we can give you a driver buddy to help you settle in
  • Understanding our buses, routes, ticketing, shifts and rotas. We know these are important to you as well as us so we’ll work with you to see that we’re all on the same page
  • A full training in safety our way, so you can keep you, your passengers, and your colleagues safe
  • Understanding your true potential and where you want to go. You’ll have regular check in and progress checks to help you reach your true potential

Trainee Bus Driver 


All you need to start is a full UK driving licence for at least 6 months (and a maximum of 6 penalty points) and you could find yourself in one of our training academies learning to drive a bus. And with the chance to drive our new electric buses, you’ll find our fleet easier to handle then you’d think.

We know that working to pass any test can be a challenge, so we’ll give you every opportunity to succeed to become PCV qualified.

Our training schools will help you with:

  • Getting to know our business
  • Full driver training with experienced and expert instructors
  • Training for a PCV (Passenger Carrying Vehicle) Licence
  • Getting to know our buses and the routes of our services
  • Ticket systems and ticket type training
  • Safety training so you can keep you, your passengers, and your colleagues safe

You’ll also have a buddy driver who’ll continue to support you and mentoring from other colleagues to make sure we’re setting you up for success. 

See our latest roles below or click below to view all driver jobs

Driver jobs

Live roles

Title Salary Advertising Summary Location Requisition Identifier City State Country Location Department Category Summary Employment Type Level
PCV Driver - Westbourne Park £ Westbourne Park Garage 2605 London England United Kingdom London Driving Driving Are you an experienced PCV/PSV driver?  First Bus London are looking for great drivers to join our team From recent feedback we know the reason why our people have joined us and stayed with us; this is what they said they love about us: Flexibl... Permanent - Full Time
PCV Bus Driver - Fulwell £ Fulwell Garage 2604 London Middlesex United Kingdom London Driving Driving Are you an experienced PCV/PSV driver?  RATP Dev Transit London are looking for great drivers to join our team From recent feedback we know the reason why our people have joined us and stayed with us; this is what they said they love about us: ... Permanent - Full Time
Trainee Bus Driver £14.10 Take a different direction. Apply today! Aberdeen 2603 Aberdeen Aberdeen United Kingdom Aberdeen Driving Driving Trainee Bus Drivers Required! No Experience? No Problem - We Train, You Drive. £14.10 p/h  Aberdeen, Scotland 38 Hrs p/w. 5 days per week (Monday – Sunday) (Hours assigned in advance on a shift / Rota basis) When it comes to starting your next c... Permanent - Full Time
Experienced Bus Driver £14.10 Steer your career in the right direction! Aberdeen 2602 Aberdeen Aberdeen United Kingdom Aberdeen Driving Driving Experienced Bus Driver / PCV Licence Holder Required. Still Got the Drive? We've Got the Routes. £14.10p/h  Aberdeen Scotland 38 Hrs p/w. - 5 days per week (Monday – Sunday) (Hours assigned in advance on a shift / Rota basis)   Who are we? Fi... Permanent - Full Time
Trainee Bus Driver £13.30 Ready to Take the Wheel? Start your journey with us now! Dumbarton 2601 Dumbarton Glasgow United Kingdom Dumbarton Driving Driving Trainee Bus Drivers Required! Full Training Provided.  Love to Drive? Become a Bus Driver Today! £1000 Welcome Bonus* £13.30 p/h - (£26,280 p/a) Rising to £14.73 - (£29,106) after 12 months service Dumbarton, Scotland. 38 Hrs p/w. 5 days per wee... Permanent - Full Time
Experienced Bus Driver £14.73 Take the Wheel of Your Career - Bus Drivers Needed! Dumbarton 2600 Dumbarton Glasgow United Kingdom Dumbarton Driving Driving Experienced Bus Drivers and PCV Licence holders Required! Your Experience Drives Us! - Apply Now. £1000 Welcome Bonus* £14.73 p/h (£29,106 p/a)  Dumbarton, Scotland 38 Hrs p/w. 5 days per week (Monday – Sunday). (Hours assigned in advance on a s... Permanent - Full Time
Trainee Bus Driver £13.30 Your Road to a New Career Starts Here! Blantyre 2599 Blantyre United Kingdom Blantyre Driving Driving Trainee Bus Driver Required.  You Don't Need Experience! We Provide The Training! £1000 Welcome Bonus* Blantyre, Scotland £13.30 p/h - (£26,280 p/a) 38 Hrs p/w. 5 days per week (Monday – Sunday) (Hours assigned in advance on a shift / Rota bas... Permanent - Full Time
Experienced Bus Driver £14.73 Hop on Board! Bus Drivers Wanted Now! Blantyre 2598 Blantyre United Kingdom Blantyre Driving Driving Experienced Bus Drivers / PCV Licence holders Required.  Already Behind The Wheel? - Drive Your Skills Further. £1000 Welcome Bonus* £14.73 p/h (£29,106 p/a)  Blantyre, Scotland 38 Hrs p/w.5 days per week (Monday – Sunday) (Hours assigned in a... Permanent - Full Time
Trainee Bus Driver £13.30 Join Our Team and Steer Your Future in the Right Direction! Overtown 2597 Overtown United Kingdom Overtown Driving Driving Trainee Bus Drivers Required.  No Experience? No Problem - Full Training Provided.  £1000 Welcome Bonus* £13.30 ph - (£26,280 pa) Overtown, Scotland 38 Hrs p/w. 5 days per week (Monday – Sunday) (Hours assigned in advance on a shift / Rota basis)... Permanent - Full Time
Experienced Bus Driver £14.73 Join Our Team and Steer Your Future In The Right Direction! Overtown 2596 Overtown United Kingdom Overtown Driving Driving Experienced Bus / PVC  Drivers Required. We Value Your Experience - Apply Now! £1000* Welcome Bonus. £14.73 p/h (£29,106 p/a)  Overtown, Scotland 38 Hrs p/w.  5 days per week (Monday – Sunday) (Hours allocated in advance on a shift / Rota basis) ... Permanent - Full Time