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
Bus Driver £14.25 - £15.50 P/H Join us as Bus Driver and we will take your driving skills to the next level Wells 2710 Wells Somerset United Kingdom Wells Driving Driving We are welcoming applications to join our team in Wells. About the Role Bus driving is a rewarding career. You'll be providing a crucial service that customers value and rely on. Getting to work or school, important doctor's appointments, poppin... Permanent - Full Time
Bus Driver £14.50 - £16.00 per hour Bristol - Marlborough Street 2708 Marlborough Street Bristol United Kingdom Marlborough Street Driving Driving We are currently accepting applications to join our team in Bristol - Marlborough Street About the Role As a Bus Driver, you will be an essential part of our community, providing reliable transportation services that our customers count on daily... Permanent - Full Time
Bus Driver £14.50 - £16.00 p/h Bristol - Lawrence Hill Bristol - Lawrence Hill 2707 Lawrence Hill Bristol United Kingdom Lawrence Hill Driving Driving We are welcoming applications to join our team in Lawrence Hill. About the Role Bus driving is a rewarding career. You'll be providing a crucial service that customers value and rely on. Getting to work or school, important doctor's appointments... Permanent - Full Time
Bus Driver £14.50 - £16.00 p/h Bristol - Hengrove Bristol - Hengrove 2706 Hengrove Bristol United Kingdom Hengrove Driving Driving We are welcoming applications to join our team in Bristol, Hengrove. About the Role Bus driving is a rewarding career. You'll be providing a crucial service that customers value and rely on. Getting to work or school, important doctor's appointm... Permanent - Full Time
Bus Driver £14.50 - £16.00 p/h Join us as a Bus Driver and we will take your driving skills to the next level. Bath 2705 Bath West of England United Kingdom Bath Driving Driving About the Role Bus driving is a rewarding career. You'll be providing a crucial service that customers value and rely on. Getting to work or school, important doctor's appointments, popping to the shops, heading into town or the journey home. Bus... Permanent - Full Time
PCV Bus Driver - Shepherds Bush £ Shepherds Bush Garage 2683 London London United Kingdom London Driving Driving Are you an experienced PCV/PSV driver?  Join our team at Shepherd's Bush Bus Garage—one of First Bus London's key operational hubs serving the heart of West London. With a strong focus on safety, reliability, and excellent customer service, our g... Permanent - Full Time
Trainee Bus Driver £14.10 Take a different direction. Apply today! Aberdeen 2680 Aberdeen Aberdeen United Kingdom Aberdeen Driving Driving Trainee Bus Drivers Required! Drive Your Career in a New Direction. Apply Now! £14.10 ph. (£27,861 pa.) 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 starti... Permanent - Full Time
Experienced Bus Driver £14.10 Steer your career in the right direction! Aberdeen 2679 Aberdeen Aberdeen United Kingdom Aberdeen Driving Driving Experienced Bus Driver / PCV Licence Holders Required. £27,861 PA.  Aberdeen 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 opera... Permanent - Full Time
Trainee Bus Driver £13.30 Ready to Take the Wheel? Start your journey with us now! Dumbarton 2678 Dumbarton Glasgow United Kingdom Dumbarton Driving Driving Trainee Bus Drivers Required! Full Training Provided.  Love to Drive? Driver With Us 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 week (M... Permanent - Full Time
Experienced Bus Driver £14.73 Take the Wheel of Your Career - Bus Drivers Needed! Dumbarton 2677 Dumbarton Glasgow United Kingdom Dumbarton Driving Driving Experienced Bus Drivers and PCV Licence holders Required! Your Experience Drives Us! - Join Us Today! £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 o... Permanent - Full Time