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Job Details
- Job Title:
Trainee Bus Driver - Livingston - Job Reference:
AC1555860LivTBDL - Location:
Livingston, West Lothian, United Kingdom - Salary:
£16.66 to £17.00
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Trainee Bus Driver
Lothian Country Buses – Livingston
£16.66 per hour (rising to £17.00) + overtime
Start a new career as a Trainee Bus Driver with Lothian Country – no prior bus experience required.
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 want a stable, rewarding career, we’d love to hear from you.
What We Offer
- Paid training (5 weeks) to gain your PCV (Category D) licence
- £16.66 per hour following the 5-week training period.
- Rising to £17.00 per hour after 2 years
- Overtime available at enhanced rates
- Free travel on Lothian services and Edinburgh Tram, plus a Ridacard for a family member or friend at a 90% discount.
- Free health plan
- Employee discounts across hundreds of retailers
- Ongoing paid CPC training
- Stable, long-term career with progression opportunities
- Supportive and inclusive environment
The Role
As a Trainee Bus Driver, you will:
- Drive our buses, ensure every journey is safe, reliable, and comfortable
- Provide excellent customer service to passengers
Requirements
- Full UK manual driving licence (held for at least 12 months)
- Maximum 6 penalty points
- A friendly and professional manner
- Good communication skills
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends (5 week rolling rota)
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