Start your career with Swindon's Bus Company
Are you ready to start earning, and gain a professional qualification in approximately 7 weeks?
At Swindon's Bus Company, we’re encouraging local young people aged 18+ to consider a career in the bus industry — with full paid training provided from day one.
We already employ many younger drivers who are enjoying the benefits of earning a good wage, learning new skills and building a professional career without needing a university degree.
Earn while you train
From your very first day with us, you’ll be fully paid while training to become a professional bus driver. We’ll support you through your Passenger Carrying Vehicle (PCV) qualification and help you learn our routes and services.
Most trainees complete their training and become fully qualified within around seven weeks — with a pay increase once qualified.
What we offer
- Paid training from day one
- A recognised professional qualification
- Weekly pay
- A supportive and friendly team environment
- Free bus travel
Pay rates
- Trainee Drivers – £14.00 per hour
(usually during your first 7 weeks whilst training and learning routes) - Probation rate (for the first 6 months) - £15.50 per hour
- Fully Qualified Drivers – £16.00 per hour
- Sunday basic rate - £16.25 per hour
- Overtime rate Monday to Saturday - £16.25 per hour
- Overtime rate Sunday - £17.05 per hour
- Bank Holiday Rate – £21.33 per hour
What you’ll need
- To be aged 18 or over
- A full UK car driving licence
- Some on-road driving experience
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts
- Good customer service skills
Every application is reviewed by a real member of our recruitment team, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experience levels.
If you’re looking for a new opportunity, a fresh start or a career where you can earn while you learn, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and start your journey with Swindon's Bus Company.
Apply today by filling out our online application form, and we will be in touch by the end of the next working day.
Hear from some of our young people:
Sam aged 20: "I studied Engineering in College but I did not enjoy the course, I have been a bus driver at Swindon's Bus Company for nearly 18 months, I love the driving, meeting new people and working with the team here"
Emily aged 21: "I trained at culinary school to be a chef, but due to low pay and unsociable hours I decided on a career change. I have been at Swindon's Bus Company for just over 3 months, I love exploring new places and meeting fantastic people"