Trainee Bus Driver

First Group; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company in Doncaster is seeking Trainee Bus Drivers with no prior experience required. Candidates will receive fully paid training to achieve their PCV and CPC qualifications and will operate buses within the community. A full UK driving licence is essential, alongside a customer-focused attitude and reliability. The role offers competitive pay, discounts, and opportunities for career growth. Apply now to start your journey in a rewarding career with strong community ties.

Benefits

Fully paid training

Free travel for you & your family

Discounted train travel

3,000+ retail discounts

Health support, pension, and wellbeing benefits

Structured onboarding and mentoring

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Operate buses across the local community.
• Ensure safety and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Positive, customer-focused attitude

Reliability

Ability to work independently

Job description

Trainee Bus Drivers Required — No experience needed!

£12.58 p/h – £25,512 p/a

Doncaster

Permanent

39 Hrs. – 5 days per week (Monday – Sunday)

(Hours assigned in advance on a shift/rota basis)

When it comes to starting your next chapter – We're First.

Why join First Bus?

Whether you've worked in retail, warehouses, offices or are returning to work after a break—First Bus is a place where people from all walks of life build great careers. With paid training, job security and strong community roots, we'll support your fresh start every step of the way.

The role

We're looking for trainee drivers to help keep Doncaster moving. If you've had your UK licence for at least 6 months, we'll pay you to train for your PCV and CPC. Once qualified, you'll safely operate buses across your local community and make a real difference in people's daily lives.

What's in it for you?

• Fully paid training
• Free travel for you & your family
• Discounted train travel on various services.
• First Xclusives: 3,000+ retail discountsHealth support, pension, and wellbeing benefits
• Structured onboarding and mentoring
• Opportunity to grow into team leader, controller or instructor roles

What You'll Need

• Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points
• A positive, customer-focused attitude
• Reliability and ability to work independently
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Ready to drive your future forward? No experience? No problem. Apply now and lets get you started on a new path - We will be in touch once we receiveyour application.

We aim to build teams that reflect the truly diversecommunities we serve. We welcome applications from all, as our varied experiences and differences become our collective strength.

Applicants are advised that background checks will be conducted as a standard part of our recruitment process.