Become a Bus Driver

Qualified & Trainee Bus Drivers Wanted - apply now at busdrivercareers.co.uk

We are recruiting for both qualified and trainee bus drivers to work from our depot in Bolton and Oldham. We have full-time, part-time and weekend contracts available. If you’re interested, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

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Friendly and inclusive working environments
Great pay for part-time and full-time roles
First-class training for you to excel
Free family bus travel & more benefits

Who are we looking for?

If you already have driving experience, we’ll expect you to be safety conscious and excited about the freedom that life on the road has to offer. If you’re new to a driving career, we’ll provide all the training you need to get you up to speed. Safety is paramount to our business, and customer service comes a very close second. If you have the drive, energy, and enthusiasm then we look forward to meeting you. You'll need to be able to think on your feet, sometimes in challenging situations. You'll be used to dealing with customers, able to offer high levels of customer service skills and have some experience of handling cash transactions.

What we can offer you!

As a First Bus employee we can offer you:

Free travel on our buses for you and your family
Pension scheme
Opportunity to buy discounted First shares
Discounted train travel for you and your family on GWR, SWR, TPE & Hull Trains
First Xclusives rewards where you, your family and friends can benefit from over 3,000 offers on a variety of goods and services

Bolton Vacancies

As a trainee bus driver in Bolton you will be earning £11.58 per hour, progressing to the higher rate of pay of £13.50 per hour within just 12 months.

If you have had your PCV license for three months or more your starting hourly rate will be £13.50 per hour.

There is full-time, part-time (from 19 hours) and weekend only (15 hours) roles available for both trainee and qualified drivers. The highest rate for Weekend Only drivers is £14.76 per hour.

Oldham Vacancies

As a trainee bus driver in Oldham you will be earning £10.89 per hour, progressing to the higher rate of pay of £13.50 per hour within just 12 months. This is a permanent role and you will be contracted to a 40-hour working week.