Trainee Bus Driver

About the role

Start your bus driving career with Arriva at our Telford depot, where you will be at the heart of your community. Whether it is getting commuters to work, helping customers with shopping trips or transporting children to school, you will provide an essential service that connects our customers to what matters to them.

During Training (the first 4‑6 weeks): £12.71 per hour

After Training: £13.36 per hour

£14.45 after 6 months of service

Pay rates reviewed via frequent negotiations.

• Full paid training to obtain your PCV licence through Arriva Training School.
• Overtime opportunities – extra shifts and bank holiday work, all paid at a premium rate.
• Ongoing CPC training.
• Development and career progression into management, support training, or as an expert driver.
• Work for an inclusive and diverse company that prioritises customers.
• Access to the Mydrive app – you can win a £50 voucher monthly for the top 2 bus drivers in the area.
• Free bus travel for you and your family (within the same household).
• Enhanced rates of pay and long‑service awards.

• 5 of 7 rotating shift patterns, planned up to 6‑8 weeks in advance.
• Mornings start from 05:30; evenings finish up to 00:10.
• Rota includes a mix of early, middle and late shifts.
• Currently, 1 in 4 weekends off, with every 1 in 6 weeks accommodating a long weekend (Thursday to Sunday off).
• 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.

At Arriva we strive for inclusion and diversity. We are a community that brings everyone together, not just our passengers.