We’re looking forward to meeting prospective bus drivers this October at recruitment fairs across Edinburgh and the Lothians. Come and chat with us to learn more about this rewarding career path!
Recruitment Fair Dates & Locations
1 October – Midlothian Council, St John’s & King’s Park Church, Dalkeith | 11:00 – 13:30
7 October – Smart Works Scotland – Women into Work, Greyfriars Kirk | 10:00 – 14:00
8 October – Access to Employment, Howden Park Centre, Livingston | 11:00 – 13:00
16 October – Edinburgh Careers Fair, Assembly Rooms | 10:00 – 14:00
Why Consider a Driver Role with Lothian?
Paid Training & Fast Start
- On-the-job paid training while you earn – £12.60/hr for the first five weeks while gaining your PCV Bus Licence (Category D).
- Already qualified? Entry-level induction for PCV/Qualified Drivers starts at £15.55/hr for the first two weeks, followed by full pay once you’re on the road.
Competitive Pay & Overtime
- Once qualified, drivers earn from £32,792 per annum (£16.17/hr), rising to £37,984 after two years, with enhanced overtime opportunities.
Outstanding Benefits
- Free travel on Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams for you and a Privilege Ridacard for a family member or friend at just £70 a year, (a 90% discount on the cost of standard adult Ridacard).
- Fully funded HSF Health Plan (V1 level) covers you and your family, including optical, dental, GP advice line, virtual doctor, plus access to hundreds of retail discounts through Perkbox.
- Cycle to Work Scheme allows you to get a bike and equipment up to £1,000 through salary sacrifice.
- Salary exchange pension contributions to boost your net pay and pension contributions by reducing National Insurance payments.
No Experience? No Problem
- Trainee opportunities are open to candidates without prior bus driving experience. Our in-house Training School will get you ‘road ready’ in as little as just 4 weeks!
The recruitment journey is clear and structured: submit an online application, attend an assessment centre, interview & medical screening, pass assessments (theory and driving), then start your career!
Interested & want to apply now?
We’re currently welcoming applications from trainee and PCV bus drivers for roles across our business. If you’re interested and want to get the ball rolling now, visit our Careers page or tap the banner below for full job descriptions and further information on how to apply.
