Trainee Bus Driver

Trainee Bus Driver

£12.71 - £17.87 per hour

During Training (first 4-6 weeks) - £12.71 per hour.

Rates after Training:

• Monday to Friday – £12.71 first 9 months, then £16.85 per hour.
• Weekends and Overtime – £12.71 first 9 months, then £17.87 per hour.

Pay rates reviewed via frequent pay negotiations.

Full paid training where you'll receive your PCV licence. Training will last approximately 4 weeks at our Northfleet depot, followed by a mentorship period for a few additional weeks.

Ongoing CPC training and other development opportunities.

5 out of 7 rotating shift patterns, planned up to 6–8 weeks in advance.

Mornings start from 04:00, Afternoons from 12:00 and Evenings from 18:00 on a rotational basis.

No fixed early, afternoon or evening shifts. Overtime available on request/availability.

• Must be over 18 years of age.
• Have been driving for a minimum of 6 months.
• No more than 6 points on your licence.
• Can pass a drug and alcohol test.
• Great people and customer service skills.
• Flexibility to work shifts.

• Fantastic career progression and training opportunities.
• Free use of staff bus operating a route around Leicester in the mornings and evenings.
• Shuttle service from depot to town.
• Access to the 'Arriva Village', with store discounts and offers.
• Free bus travel for you and your family (within the same household).
• Arriva Workplace Pension.
• Enhanced rates of pay.
• Long service awards.
• Access to the Mydrive app and road safety scheme with a £50 voucher monthly for top drivers.