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Trainee Bus Driver

360 Resourcing Solutions

Location:
United Kingdom , Edinburgh

Category:
Logistics

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

32792.00 - 39120.00 GBP / Year ▼

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Job Description:

Join our Team as a Trainee Bus Driver at Lothian buses. Are you looking for a rewarding career where every day brings new opportunities to make a difference in your community? Lothian Buses, Edinburgh’s leading transport provider, is now hiring Trainee Bus Drivers to join our team!

Job Responsibility:

As a Trainee Bus Driver, you’ll ensure our passengers enjoy safe, reliable, and friendly journeys every day. Whether its helping commuters get to work, or families explore the city, you’ll play a vital role in keeping Edinburgh moving

Requirements:

Friendly and Approachable: You’ll be the face of Lothian Buses, delivering outstanding customer service
Safe and Responsible: Safety is our priority, so we need drivers who take pride in their work
Full UK Manual Driving Licence: Held for at least 12 months (no more than 6 penalty points)
Positive Attitude: A can-do mindset and willingness to learn

What we offer:

Paid training for the first 5 weeks whilst you train to gain your PCV Bus Licence (Cat D)
free travel
free health plan
full uniform provided
access to a range of discounts for hundreds of retailers
annual paid training to help maintain your driver qualification

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 01, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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