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Trainee Bus Driver

  • JR110006
  • Stoke on Trent, England, United Kingdom
  • Closing on: Apr 22 2026
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About Us

FirstGroup plc is a leading provider of transport services in the UK and Ireland, and a member of the FTSE 250. Our 30,000 colleagues work across the UK to provide easy and convenient mobility, improving quality of life by connecting people and communities.
 

Become a Bus Driver - No experience needed!
Adderley Green, Stoke on Trent
£15.00 per hour after 6 months (£12.60 per hour whilst in training)
38 hrs. per week
Working 5 days between Monday to Sunday on a pre-scheduled shift basis

The Role
We're looking for trainee bus drivers to join our Adderley Green / Potteries depot in Stoke-on-Trent. You'll provide safe, reliable, friendly service to our customers, helping them get where they need to be. This is more than just driving – it's about being the face of First Bus and keeping your local community moving.

What we need from you:

•    Proof of your Right to Work in the UK

•    You must be at least 18 years of age

•    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.

Equal Opportunities

We aspire to be a diverse and inclusive employer because we believe that diversity brings benefits for our customers, communities and our people. Valuing our differences and drawing on our collective knowledge and experience helps us develop new services, open up new markets and broaden our customer base. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome everyone regardless of social background, gender or gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marriage or civil partnership status, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual orientation, sex or age.

Job benefits

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Family friendly initiatives

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Generous holiday and leave

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Training and development

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Wellbeing scheme

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Flexible working

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Pension scheme