Qualified Bus Driver

Qualified Bus Driver

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 21 May 2026
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 20 June 2026
• Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
• Remote working: On-site only
• Company: Lothian buses Ltd
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: Lothian Buses

Summary

Join Our Team as a Qualified 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 qualified PCV Bus Drivers to join our team!

Why Drive with Lothian?

• Paid Induction Training: £15.55 p/h for the first 2 weeks during company induction
• Competitive Salary: Once induction completed, earn £33,786 (£16.66 p/h), rising to £39,120 (£19.29 p/h)
• Employee Benefits: Enjoy a full range of benefits including free travel, free health plan, full uniform provided and access to a range of discounts for hundreds of retailers.
• Be Part of a Team: Join a company that values inclusivity, teamwork, and excellent customer service
• Training and Development: Annual paid training to help maintain your driver qualification

What We're looking For

• Friendly and Approachable: Youll 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: with a valid Category D Entitlement and CPC card (no more than 6 penalty points)
• Positive Attitude: A can-do mindset and willingness to learn

Your Role

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

Ready to Start Your Journey?

Apply now to kick-start a fulfilling career and bring along your enthusiasm and commitment to Lothian Buses.

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Together, we keep Edinburgh moving.

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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: with a valid Category D Entitlement and CPC card (no more than 6 penalty points) Positive Attitude: A can-do mindset and willingness to learn Your Role As a PCV Bus Driver, you'll ensure our passengers enjoy safe, reliable, and friendly journeys every day. Whether it's helping commuters get to work, or families explore the city, you'll play a vital role in keeping Edinburgh and the Lothians moving.

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 qualified PCV Bus Drivers to join our team!, Together, we keep Edinburgh moving.

Paid Induction Training: £15.55 p/h for the first 2 weeks during company induction Competitive Salary: Once induction completed, earn £33,786 (£16.66 p/h), rising to £39,120 (£19.29 p/h)

plus overtime opportunities with enhanced rates.

Employee Benefits: Enjoy a full range of benefits including free travel, free health plan, full uniform provided and access to a range of discounts for hundreds of retailers. Be Part of a Team: Join a company that values inclusivity, teamwork, and excellent customer service Training and Development: Annual paid training to help maintain your driver qualification