TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Earn £14.80 per hour while training, rising to £16.01 per hour upon qualification.
- Receive full, paid bus driver training and ongoing support.
- Work full-time, 38 hours per week, with rotating shifts across London.
- Benefits include free TfL travel, 25 days holiday, and a workplace pension.
About the Role
Start Your Journey as a Trainee Bus Driver
No experience is required. Arriva will provide full, paid training at their dedicated driving school and ongoing support.
What You'll Do
- Play a key role in keeping London moving by transporting passengers.
- Learn everything from the basics to advanced bus driving techniques.
Your Pay Package
- £14.80 per hour while training.
- £16.01 per hour once qualified, with opportunities to reach higher pay brackets.
- Overtime paid at 1.25x for hours worked after 9pm, weekends, and beyond 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.
- 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.
- Shifts include mornings (from 04:00), afternoons (from 12:00), and evenings (from 18:00).
- Schedules planned 6–8 weeks in advance.
- Based at garages across London.