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Trainee Bus Driver

FirstGroup
£15.12 - £17.81 per hour
Slough

Expected closing date: Monday, 30 November 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Start on £15.12 per hour, rising to £17.81 per hour once fully qualified.
  • Full training provided for a permanent Trainee Bus Driver role.
  • Work a variety of shifts across mornings, evenings, and weekends in Slough.
  • Applications close on 30 November 2026.

About the Role

No experience needed, full training provided.

Looking for a permanent, full-time role with clear progression? We’re hiring Trainee Bus Drivers to join our Slough team. You’ll work a variety of shifts across mornings, evenings and weekends. Shifts are planned in advance, giving you structure and flexibility, including weekday time off.

Clear, guaranteed pay progression

As you complete training and gain experience, your pay increases automatically:

  • £15.12 per hour while training
  • £17.81 per hour once fully qualified

What we need from you:

  • Proof of your Right to Work in the UK
  • You must be at least 18 years of age with at least 6 months driving experience
  • Hold a full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.
  • Flexibility to work on a rota / shift basis. (There are a variety of shifts which may consist of early mornings (starting 03.30hrs) / late nights (finishing at 02:00hrs) / weekends.)
  • Great people skills

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

Rewards:

  • Simply Health & Smart Health for you and your dependents (cash back benefits across optical & dental, virtual GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice).
  • EAP provision offers 24hr, 365 days a year mental health support.
  • Platform with many discounts on high street brands and supermarkets.
  • Discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months service.
  • Free bus pass.
  • Free onsite parking + cycle to work scheme.
  • Up to 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays.
  • Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted FirstGroup shares.