£16.66 per hour (rising to £19.29) + Overtime
Start a new career as a Trainee Bus Driver with Lothian Buses - No prior bus driving experience required.
With expert support from our in-house Training Team, you'll receive fully paid training and gain all the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to build a successful career behind the wheel.
We're looking for friendly, reliable individuals to join our team and help keep Edinburgh and the Lothians moving. If you enjoy working with people and are looking for a stable, rewarding career with one of Scotland's leading transport providers, we'd love to hear from you.
- Paid training (5 weeks) to gain your PCV (Category D) licence
- £16.66 per hour following the 5-week training period.
- Rising to £19.29 per hour after 2 years (£39,120 per year).
- Overtime available at enhanced rates
- Free health plan
- Employee discounts across hundreds of retailers
- Ongoing paid CPC training
- Stable, long-term career with progression opportunities
- Supportive and inclusive environment
- Free travel on Lothian services and Edinburgh Tram, plus a Ridacard for a family member or friend at a 90% discount.
As a Trainee Bus Driver, you will:
- Build confidence and experience through our comprehensive in-house training programme, working towards becoming a fully qualified Bus Driver.
- Drive our buses, ensure every journey is safe, reliable, and comfortable
- Provide excellent customer service to passengers
- Full UK manual driving licence (held for at least 12 months)
- Maximum 6 penalty points
- A friendly and professional manner and good communication skills
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends (5 week rolling rota)
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Need help with your application? Call us on 0131 558 8011
