Trainee Bus Driver

First Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport company in Sheffield is seeking Trainee Bus Drivers. This role requires no prior experience, providing fully paid training for obtaining PCV and CPC qualifications. Ideal candidates will have a valid UK driving licence and a customer-focused attitude. Employees benefit from perks like free travel, retail discounts, and career growth opportunities. Join a diverse team and make a positive impact in your community.

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

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points is essential.
• A positive and customer-focused attitude is necessary.
• Reliability and the ability to work independently are key.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate buses across the local community.
• Complete paid training for PCV and CPC qualifications.
• Make a difference in people's daily lives.

Skills

Customer-focused attitude

Reliability

Ability to work independently

Education

Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points

Job description

Trainee Bus Drivers Required - No experience needed!

£14.00 p/h (£28,392 p/a) rising to £14.27 on 1st April 2026

Sheffield

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 Sheffield 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 discounts
• Health 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 let's get you started on a new path – 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.