Trainee Bus Driver

Location: City Of London

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** Start Your Journey as a Trainee Bus Driver with Arriva London
** At Arriva, we believe great bus drivers aren’t born — they’re trained. If you’ve got a positive attitude, a calm approach, and the
** drive to learn**, we’ll give you all the tools you need to succeed.

You’ll get
** full, paid training
** at our dedicated driving school and ongoing support as you become a fully qualified, confident bus driver. Whether you’re helping Londoners get to work, school, or across the city, you’ll play a key role in keeping the capital moving.

As one of London’s largest and most respected bus operators, we move nearly
** 300 million passengers a year
** across more than
** 50 million miles**. With a goal to fully electrify our fleet by 2030, we’re investing in the future — and in people just like you.
** We’ll Train You**
* ** Full Bus Driver Training** – we’ll teach you everything, from the basics to the advanced
* A structured, supportive learning environment
* Ongoing development after you qualify
* All you need to bring is
** motivation**,
** reliability**, and a
** willingness to learn
**** Your Pay Package*** **£13.85 per hour
** while training* **£16.01 per hour once qualified**, with clear milestones to reach higher pay brackets as you progress.
* ** Up to £02.01 per hour
** for overtime and unsociable hours
* Overtime paid at 1.25x for:  + Hours worked after 9pm  + Weekends  + Hours beyond your regular shifts
** What You’ll Get
*** 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
* ** Free travel
** on the TfL network for you and one household nominee
* ** Workplace pension
*** Access to
** Arriva Village** – exclusive discounts and offers
* ** Cycle to Work Scheme
*** Monthly **£50 safety reward vouchers
** for top-performing drivers
* Real career progression opportunities
* A strong sense of community and support
** What You’ll Need
*** Minimum age of
** 18
* * with
** a UK driving licence for at least 6 months.
*** No more than
** 6 penalty points
** on your licence
* A friendly attitude and commitment to great customer service
* Willingness to work weekends and flexible shift patterns
* Must pass a
** drug and alcohol test
** as part of your assessment
** Shift & Location Info
*** Full-time:
** 38 hours per week**
* ** 5 out of 7
** rotating shift patterns per week.
* Morning shifts from 04:00, afternoons from 12:00, evenings from 18:00
* Schedules planned
** 6–8 weeks in advance
*** Based at one of our
** many garages across London** – check our careers site for openings
** Get Behind the Wheel of Your New Career
** At Arriva, we value inclusion, community, and growth. We don’t just recruit drivers — we help people build careers. If you’re ready to learn, we’re ready to train you.
** Apply today
** and take the first step toward becoming a qualified Bus Driver with Arriva London.[](blob:)0:00 / 3:05
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