Trainee Bus Driver

Trainee Bus Driver (Telford depot) - start your bus driving career with Arriva. You will help commuters, children, and shoppers reach their destinations and become a friendly face on the routes.

At Arriva we strive for inclusion and diversity, ensuring a welcoming environment for our drivers and passengers.

Pay

£12.71 - £14.45 per hour. Pay scales as follows: during training £12.71, after training £13.36, and after 6 months £14.45. Pay is reviewed through frequent negotiations.

Hours of Work

5 out of 7 rotating shift patterns, planned 6-8 weeks in advance. Mornings start at 05:30 and evenings finish up to 00:10. Rota includes early, middle and late shifts with 1 in 4 weekends off and 1 in 6 weeks with a long weekend (Thursday-Sunday off). Overtime is available on request, based on availability.

Responsibilities

• Transport passengers safely to their destinations.
• Assist passengers such as commuters, shoppers and school children.
• Build relationships with passengers and maintain a friendly presence on the routes.
• Operate the bus according to the schedule and safety regulations.
• Accept and complete additional shifts, overtime and bank holiday work at a premium rate.

Requirements

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

Training & Development

• Full paid training to obtain a PCV licence through Arriva Training School (approx. 4 weeks). Mentorship support for additional weeks follows.
• Ongoing CPC training.
• Career opportunities into management, support training or expert driver roles.

Benefits

• Overtime opportunities - extra shifts and bank holidays paid at a premium rate.
• Access to the MyDrive app - potential £50 voucher monthly for top drivers.
• Free staff bus for commuting to/from the depot.
• Shuttle service from depot to town.
• Access to Arriva Village - store discounts and offers.
• Free bus travel for you and household members.
• Arriva Workplace Pension plan.
• Enhanced rates of pay.
• Long service awards.
• Road safety scheme rewards.