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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 2417 Wells Somerset United Kingdom Wells Driving Driving Welcome to First Bus Hello. Are you looking to join one of the country's largest bus operators?  First Bus has launched the driving careers of thousands of people across the UK. You will be joining a forward-looking business at the forefront of b... Permanent - Full Time
Trainee Bus Driver £14.10 Take a different direction. Apply today! Aberdeen 2415 Aberdeen Aberdeen United Kingdom Aberdeen Driving Driving Trainee Bus Drivers Required! Full Training Provided - Join First Bus Today! £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) Who are we? First Bus - one of the UKs... Permanent - Full Time
Experienced Bus Driver £14.10 Steer your career in the right direction! Aberdeen 2414 Aberdeen Aberdeen United Kingdom Aberdeen Driving Driving Put Your Experience on the Front Foot. Experienced Bus Driver / PCV Licence Holder Required. £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? First Bus ... Permanent - Full Time
Trainee Bus Driver £13.30 Ready to Take the Wheel? Start your journey with us now! Dumbarton 2413 Dumbarton Glasgow United Kingdom Dumbarton Driving Driving Drive Your Career in the Right Direction. Join Us Today! Trainee Bus Drivers Required! Full Training Provided.  £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.... Permanent - Full Time
Experienced Bus Driver £14.73 Take the Wheel of Your Career - Bus Drivers Needed! Dumbarton 2412 Dumbarton Glasgow United Kingdom Dumbarton Driving Driving Put Your Experience on the Front Foot. Join Us Today! Experienced Bus Drivers and PCV Licence holders Required! £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 ... Permanent - Full Time
Trainee Bus Driver £13.30 Your Road to a New Career Starts Here! Blantyre 2411 Blantyre United Kingdom Blantyre Driving Driving Steer Your Career in a New Direction. Join Today! Trainee Bus Driver Required.  £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 basis... Permanent - Full Time
Experienced Bus Driver £14.73 Hop on Board! Bus Drivers Wanted Now! Blantyre 2410 Blantyre United Kingdom Blantyre Driving Driving Steer Your Experience in the Right Direction! Experienced Bus Drivers / PCV Licence holders Required.  £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 advance on... Permanent - Full Time
Trainee Bus Driver £13.30 Join Our Team and Steer Your Future in the Right Direction! Overtown 2409 Overtown United Kingdom Overtown Driving Driving Buckle up and Steer Your Career in a New Direction! Trainee Bus Drivers Required!  £1000 Welcome Bonus* £13.30 p/h - (£26,280 p/a) Increasing to £14.73p/h  after 12 months Overtown, Scotland 38 Hrs p/w. 5 days per week (Monday – Sunday) (Hours... Permanent - Full Time
Experienced Bus Driver £14.73 Join Our Team and Steer Your Future In The Right Direction! Overtown 2408 Overtown United Kingdom Overtown Driving Driving Put Your Skills in the Driving Seat. Experienced Bus / PVC  Drivers Required. £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
Trainee Bus Driver £13.30 - £14.00 Kick Start Your Career as a Trainee Bus Driver! Scotstoun 2407 Scotstoun Lanarkshire United Kingdom Scotstoun Driving Driving Take the Wheel of Your Career. Join First Bus Today! Trainee Bus Drivers Required. £1000 Welcome Bonus* Scotstoun £13.30ph - £14.00ph 39hrs - per week 5 days per week (Monday – Sunday) (Hours allocated in advance on a shift / Rota basis)   ... Permanent - Full Time