TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake full, paid bus driver training and ongoing support.
- Earn £14.80 per hour while training, rising to £16.01 per hour upon qualification.
- Work full-time, 38 hours per week, with rotating shifts across London.
- Receive benefits including free TfL travel, 25 days holiday, and a workplace pension.
About the Role
About the Training
No experience is necessary to start your journey as a Trainee Bus Driver with Arriva London. We provide full, paid training at our dedicated driving school and ongoing support to help you become a fully qualified and confident bus driver. You will play a key role in keeping London moving.
What We Offer
- Full Bus Driver Training: Learn everything from the basics to advanced driving techniques.
- Supportive Learning Environment: A structured and supportive place to learn.
- Ongoing Development: Continuous support and development after you qualify.
- Pay Package:
- £14.80 per hour while training.
- £16.01 per hour once qualified, with opportunities to reach higher pay brackets.
- Overtime and unsociable hours paid at 1.25x (after 9pm, weekends, and beyond regular shifts).
- Benefits:
- 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 held 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
- Commitment: Full-time, 38 hours per week.
- Shifts: 5 out of 7 rotating shift patterns.
- Working Hours: Morning shifts from 04:00, afternoons from 12:00, evenings from 18:00.
- Scheduling: Schedules planned 6–8 weeks in advance.
- Location: Based at one of our garages across London (check our careers site for openings).