Trainee Bus Driver

First Group; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation provider in Huddersfield is seeking a Trainee Bus Driver. This role offers fully paid training for PCV and CPC qualifications, providing a secure career path. Candidates must have a full UK driving licence for at least 6 months and a positive, customer-focused attitude. Benefits include free travel for you and your family, discounted rail travel, and clear career progression opportunities. Join us to build a meaningful career in the transport industry.

Benefits

Fully paid training for PCV & CPC

Free bus travel for you and your family

Discounted rail travel

Retail discounts

Pension and health support

Structured onboarding and mentoring

Clear career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence (max 6 points), held for at least 6 months.
• Ability to work with diverse communities and maintain a customer-centric approach.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport customers across the local community.
• Complete paid PCV and CPC training with industry experts.

Skills

Positive, customer-focused attitude

Willingness to learn and develop

Reliable and safety-focused

Job description

🚌Trainee Bus Driver – Paid Training | Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
£13.89 per hour (£26,724 per annum)
Hours: 36 hours per week
Shifts: 5 days over 7 (rota issued in advance)

✨New Year. New Career. New Direction.✨

Looking for a fresh start in 2026? Whether you're changing careers, returning to work, or starting something completely new — First Bus could be your next step forward.
At First Bus, we're more than a bus company. We're a place where people build long-term, secure careers, with paid training, strong benefits and real opportunities to progress.

The Role

We're recruiting Trainee Bus Drivers in Huddersfield. If you've held a full UK driving licence for at least 6 months, we'll pay you to train for your PCV and CPC qualifications. Once qualified, you'll be safely transporting customers across your local community.

Our New Driver Training Programme

Our new driver training programme takes places across 13 months, supporting you during the first year in your new role. Training is delivered by industry experts and our specialist training partners in a variety of interactive sessions. Including customer service skills, incident management, safeguarding and much more!
In addition to gaining a First Bus – level 2 bus driving apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to achieve a nationally recognised qualification in Maths & English (if required).

What's in it for you?

• Fully paid PCV & CPC training
• Free bus travel for you and your family
• Discounted rail travel on selected routes
• First Xclusives – 3,000+ retail discounts
• Pension, health & wellbeing support
• Structured onboarding and mentoring
• Clear career progression opportunities

What You'll Need

• Full UK driving licence (max 6 points), held 6+ months
• A positive, customer-focused attitude
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Reliable and safety-focused
• Right to work in the UK

🚀Apply today and make this your year of change- We will be in touch once we receive your application.

We aim to build teams that reflect the truly diverse communities 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.