Trainee Bus Driver

Arriva

London, , GB
Base: £13.85 ph while training; £16.00 ph once qua...
Full paid bus driver training
Flexible rotating shift patterns
Willingness to work weekends
You’ll get full, paid training at our dedicated driving school and ongoing support as you become a fully qualified, confident bus driver

Job Summary

  • You’ll get full, paid training at our dedicated driving school and ongoing support as you become a fully qualified, confident bus driver.
  • We move nearly 300 million passengers a year across more than 50 million miles and aim to fully electrify our fleet by 2030.
  • Benefits include 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, free travel on the TfL network, workplace pension, and monthly safety reward vouchers.

Matching Summary

You’ll get full, paid training at our dedicated driving school and ongoing support as you become a fully qualified, confident bus driver.

Salary

Base: £13.85 per hour while training; £16.00 per hour once qualified; Up to £20.00 per hour for overtime and unsociable hours; Benefits: Holiday, pension, free travel, safety rewards

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Full paid bus driver training
  • Flexible rotating shift patterns
  • Willingness to work weekends
  • Drug and alcohol test required
  • Customer service commitment
  • UK driving licence for 6 months

Nice-to-have

  • Positive attitude and calm approach
  • Ongoing development opportunities
  • Sense of community and support
  • Motivation and reliability
  • Career progression opportunities

Key Requirements

  • Minimum age of 18
  • UK driving licence held for at least 6 months
  • No more than 6 penalty points on licence
  • Must pass drug and alcohol test

Work Rights

Must have UK driving licence and pass drug test

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