Trainee Bus Driver

Arriva Group

Darlington, United Kingdom
Weekdays: £13.05-£15.54; weekends: £13.35-£15.84; ...
Customer service skills
Community connection
Safe driving practices
Start your bus driving career with Arriva at our Darlington depot, where you will be at the heart of your community!

Job Summary

  • Start your bus driving career with Arriva at our Darlington depot, where you will be at the heart of your community!
  • Full paid training where you'll receive your PCV licence through our Arriva Training School, generally lasting approx. 4 weeks.
  • Enjoy benefits such as free bus travel for you and your family, access to store discounts, and fantastic career progression opportunities.

Matching Summary

Start your bus driving career with Arriva at our Darlington depot, where you will be at the heart of your community!

Salary

Weekdays: £13.05-£15.54; Weekends: £13.35-£15.84; Bank Holiday: £40 bonus per shift; Future rates from June 2026

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Customer service skills
  • Community connection
  • Safe driving practices
  • Flexibility in shifts

Nice-to-have

  • Building relationships with passengers
  • Being a highlight of someone's day
  • Inclusive and diverse company culture

Key Requirements

  • Over 18 years of age
  • Minimum 6 months driving experience
  • No more than 6 points on licence
  • Pass English comprehension test
  • Undergo drug and alcohol test

Work Rights

Not specified

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