Apprenticeship
Trainee Bus Driver
FirstGroup£13.78 per hour
Fareham
Expected closing date: Monday, 30 November 2026
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TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Start a career as a Trainee Bus Driver in Fareham, Hoeford.
- Earn £13.78 per hour for a 38-hour week.
- Full training provided, no prior bus experience necessary.
- Must hold a full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points and be at least 18 with 6 months driving experience.
- Applications close on 30 November 2026.
About the Role
No bus experience needed, full training provided.
These are full-time, permanent roles, with 38 hours per week worked across a range of shift patterns, including mornings, evenings and weekends. Working a mix of shifts can mean weekday days off, and greater flexibility for work life balance.
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, virtual GP, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice).
- EAP provision offers 24hr, 365 days a year mental health support.
- Platform with 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.