First Bus London Careers

 

At First Bus, we’re on a mission to help people to love and use the bus.

We’re one of the UK’s largest bus operators, and we’re delighted to welcome our First Bus London colleagues to First Bus. This brings together two organisations with shared values, a focus on colleagues and a proven track record of operational excellence.

First Bus London is one of the largest bus operators in London, running 982 buses on 83 routes across west and central London. We carry over 180 million passengers – both Londoners and visitors - every year, safely to their destinations.

We run our bus routes from 10 operational bases. Many of our bus routes are 24-hour operations and most run seven days a week.

We are highly supportive of ‘green’ transport solutions and look for ways of reducing the impact our operations have on the environment. We currently operate 21 electric routes from six converted garages, and we are working towards a fully electric fleet by 2030. This is in line with the Mayor of London's ambitious plans for a zero-emissions bus fleet in the capital by 2034.

For more information about First Bus London, click here.

Latest 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
Relief GDT - AV/WK Hounslow Garage 2535 London Middlesex United Kingdom London Operations Operations An opportunity has arisen for a Relief Garage Driver Trainers at Hounslow and Hounslow Heath Garage to come and join the team. As a Relief GDT, you will be able to learn new skills and have the opportunity to grow into this vital role in the Compa... Temporary
Trainee Bus Driver - Westbourne park £ Westbourne Park Garage 2533 London England United Kingdom London Driving Driving Are you ready to drive your future forward? Westbourne Park Garage, part of London's iconic bus network, is looking for enthusiastic and reliable individuals to join us as trainee bus drivers. Located in the heart of West London, our garage is ren... Permanent - Full Time
Digital and Product Manager Stamford Brook Garage 2504 London London United Kingdom London IT, Technology & Retail Operations IT, Technology & Retail Operations First Bus – London is one of the capital's leading bus operators, proudly delivering vital services for millions of passengers through Transport for London (TfL). Now, we're on an exciting digital transformation journey – and we're building someth... Permanent - Full Time
IT Service Delivery Manager Stamford Brook Garage 2501 London London United Kingdom London IT, Technology & Retail Operations IT, Technology & Retail Operations Are you a dynamic IT leader passionate about exceptional service delivery? Join First BusLondon as our next IT Service Delivery Manager, where you'll lead a talented team, shape strategic IT service plans, and ensure our users receive outstanding ... Permanent - Full Time
Purchasing Assistant Stamford Brook Garage 2464 London London United Kingdom London Procurement Procurement [Purchasing Assistant ] [Garrick House, Stamford Brook Garage] Are you detail-oriented with strong communication and organisational skills? Join our team as a Purchasing Assistant and play a vital role in keeping our supply chain running smoothl... Permanent - Full Time
Trainee Bus Driver - Tolworth £ Tolworth Garage 2500 London Surrey United Kingdom London Driving Driving Situated in the heart of South West London, Tolworth Bus Garage has been a key part of the capital's transport network for decades. Located just off the A3 and serving areas such as Kingston, Surbiton, Chessington, and Epsom, it's a vital depot fo... Permanent - Full Time
Trainee Bus Driver - Stamford Brook £ Stamford Brook Garage 2442 London London United Kingdom London Driving Driving We may be just down the road from the District Line terminus but our Stamford Brook garage has its own claim to fame. The operating base provides a highly dependable, solid network of bus routes that enables all sectors of the community to go abo... Permanent - Full Time
Trainee Bus Driver - Fulwell £ Fulwell Garage 2465 London Middlesex United Kingdom London Driving Driving Located in Twickenham, Fulwell Bus Garage is one of London's key depots. With a strong history dating back to the early 1900s, Fulwell remains a modern and vital base for a wide range of London bus routes. As a trainee driver, you'll be joining a ... Permanent - Full Time

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Testimonials

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Desmond Noel, Bus Driver 

“I like helping people, especially elderly people, I like the weekly pay, it's easier to balance my bills, rather than it all coming in at once. I get on with everyone here too. Every day’s different, there's always something to look forward to.”                                                                                 

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Andrew Philips, Bus Driver 

“I love meeting people and helping people in my community, I get so many smiles. You have to be a people person to be a bus driver. I would recommend becoming a bus driver to anyone. I’m happy, and the money is good too.”                                                                            

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Viviel Diaz, Bus Driver

"Driving is easy. I love driving and talking to my passengers, and the shifts work well for me. I work the same hours every day which suits me. Plus, this is the most I've earned, the salary is good."                                                                                           

 

 

 

 

Making you feel welcome right from the start

Our award winning Garage Life experience is for our new drivers - people like you - and takes place in the business unit where you will work at the end of your training. You’ll get an introduction to life as a bus driver, meet your local team and gain a good understanding of what is expected of you before you begin your formal training. This programme typically takes 3-4 weeks and will be completed while you wait for your licence to be issued.

 

 

 

We support career development at every level

As a team, we value and acknowledge individual contributions and collaborative working. We want everyone in our organisation to feel fulfilled and thrive in their work and we do this by ensuring that they have the necessary tools, knowledge and support to succeed. We invest in our colleagues, offering full training for our new starters to help them prepare for their new role and we encourage internal mobility and progression. An excellent illustration of this is that 70% of our General Managers began their careers as bus drivers.

 

 

We may be red, but we’re committed to green

If you’re passionate about improving the environment we live in, then First Bus London is the right choice for you. We’re committed to reducing the impact our operations have on the environment by actively pursuing greener public transport solutions. Currently over 37% of our in-service fleet is fully electric, and we are working towards a fully electric fleet by 2030. Our colleagues are also proud to be contributing to a cleaner London. As one of our valued drivers said, “I really love driving the electric buses. They are smooth, they are quiet, and I really love the idea of knowing that while I'm driving, there are no emissions. I am grateful that that’s been taken care of while I’m moving around London all day.”

 

 

An environment where everyone belongs

Treating one another with dignity, fairness and respect are the foundation of our values and behaviours. We’re committed to fostering diversity in our workforce and value the uniqueness that each of our colleagues brings. Diversity drives innovation and we ensure that we create an environment where all employees have equal opportunities to develop their careers, support their communities, and are recognised for the contributions they make to the success of our organisation.

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For further information on any of our available roles, please email fbl.recruitment.support@firstbuslondon.co.uk