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FirstGroup today, opportunity tomorrow

Last year, two billion people started journeys with us all over the UK, whether that was to visit family and friends or to get to work and school. Keeping people moving is at the heart of our operation – that’s why our graduate roles are about more than just sitting at a desk. We want to give you hands-on experience, the stuff that will actually help you succeed. We’ll provide the development, mentorship and support needed for you to thrive in whatever direction your career takes you.

You’ll join our business, operations or engineering functions, working within either our Group, Bus or Rail divisions depending on your skills and interest. Our opportunities are incredibly diverse, with different expertise, geography and customers across the board, but our values always remain the same. And of course, it’s all about preparing you for the future.

Engineering Management opportunities

Our two-year graduate engineering programmes will take you out of your comfort zone and on a fast-moving learning journey. You’ll get to grips with real-life projects while learning on the job via a variety of placements. And depending on if you join our Bus Division or one of our Train Operating Comapanies, you’ll enjoy the funding, mentorship and support you need to become an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer and future engineering leader in our business.

Operations Management opportunities

On our two-year graduate operations programmes in our Rail division, you’ll learn to think strategically and develop the skills you need to become a future FirstGroup leader. You’ll get to grips with real-life projects while learning on the job via a variety of placements. And you’ll make a big impact on our operations and the lives of millions of customers.

Corporate/Business Management opportunities

Looking to become a future leader in our business? Then join one of our corporate programmes and go on a fast-paced learning journey. You’ll be getting to grips with real-life projects within finance, commercial or another corporate function, discovering how we work and learning quickly on the job. Through a wide range of placements, you’ll help us to grow our business and make a big impact on the lives of millions of customers.

How to apply

Our graduate recruitment process has five key stages. We’ll update you on the progress of your application by email, so make sure you keep an eye on your inbox.

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Stage 2 - Online Tests

The next stage is a succession of online tests, which might include questions to assess your verbal, numerical or intuitive reasoning skills. You’ll usually have a week to complete them.

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Stage 4 - Assessment

Following a successful interview, we’ll invite you to an Assessment Centre in Spring. These are held at various locations – you’ll get all the information you need closer to the time. This is your chance to show off your strengths as you complete a set of tasks and activities.

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Stage 1 - Application

This is a short online application to find out a bit about you. We recommend getting yours in as early as possible, and definitely before the advertised deadline.

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Stage 3 - Video Interviews

If you do well in the first couple of stages, it’s onto a video interview. This is your chance to tell us more about you and your motivations.

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Stage 5 - Offer

Shortly after your assessment, you'll find out if you've got an offer! This is the exciting part. Our graduates start in September and Interns in June.

application stage application form

Stage 1 - Application

This is a short online application to find out a bit about you. We recommend getting yours in as early as possible, and definitely before the advertised deadline.

application stage online

Stage 2 - Online Tests

The next stage is a succession of online tests, which might include questions to assess your verbal, numerical or intuitive reasoning skills. You’ll usually have a week to complete them.

video interview

Stage 3 - Video Interviews

If you do well in the first couple of stages, it’s onto a video interview. This is your chance to tell us more about you and your motivations.

application stage meeting

Stage 4 - Assessment

Following a successful interview, we’ll invite you to an Assessment Centre in Spring. These are held at various locations – you’ll get all the information you need closer to the time. This is your chance to show off your strengths as you complete a set of tasks and activities.

application stage success

Stage 5 - Offer

Shortly after your assessment, you'll find out if you've got an offer! This is the exciting part. Our graduates start in September and Interns in June.

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Disability Inclusion

If you consider yourself to have a disability, we’ll make every reasonable adjustment possible to our selection process in order to accommodate you. Please get in touch to discuss your needs with a member of our team.

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Medical Examination

Before you get started, you may need to undergo a medical examination – depending upon the programme you have applied to. This is just to make sure that you’re fit enough to take part in your various placements. We’ll let you know if it’s necessary for you, if you secure an offer to join us. As part of this, you’ll also be required to take a drugs and alcohol test.

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