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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Need help with your application? Call us on 0131 558 8011