Trainee Controller

Arriva Group

Finsbury Park, United Kingdom
Base: £42,000 (0-6 months); £44,000 (6-18 months);...
Real-time decision making
Communication via radio and in person
Monitoring services using gps
This is a unique opportunity to step into a critical role at the heart of London’s transport network, with full training, structured development, and clear career progression

Job Summary

  • This is a unique opportunity to step into a critical role at the heart of London’s transport network, with full training, structured development, and clear career progression.
  • As a Controller, you’ll be at the centre of a 24/7 operation, ensuring bus services run safely, efficiently, and on time across the Transport for London (TfL) network.
  • We invest in your success from day one with a 4-week paid training programme and ongoing mentorship to support your transition into the role.

Matching Summary

This is a unique opportunity to step into a critical role at the heart of London’s transport network, with full training, structured development, and clear career progression.

Salary

Base: £42,000 (0-6 months); £44,000 (6-18 months); £49,337 (18+ months); Overtime: £29.03 per hour; Benefits: Free travel, Employee discounts, Health & wellbeing support, Generous annual leave (33 days), Performance bonus scheme

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • real-time decision making
  • communication via radio and in person
  • monitoring services using GPS
  • responding to disruptions
  • compliance with TfL standards

Nice-to-have

  • thrive under pressure
  • problem solving in real time
  • adaptable and driven individuals
  • leadership and teamwork skills

Key Requirements

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong decision-making ability
  • Calmness under pressure
  • Situational awareness

Work Rights

Not specified

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