Trainee Bus Driver - Speke

Bus Driver £15.07 - £27.45 per hour - Start your bus driving career with Arriva at our Speke depot. Trainee opportunities available.

As a Bus Driver you will build relationships with regular passengers, be a friendly face, and play a vital role in connecting our customers to what matters most.

Pay Rates

• Trainee Driver - £15.07 per hour during the 3-week training period.
• After training (Trainees): Monday to Friday - £15.07 per hour (rising to £18.30 after 12 months).
• Saturday & Sunday - £18.84 per hour (rising to £22.88 after 12 months).
• Bank Holiday - £22.60 per hour (rising to £27.45 after 12 months).
• Overtime: flat rate.

Benefits

• Full paid training, including obtaining your PCV licence through our Arriva Training School.
• Ongoing CPC training for all drivers and professional development opportunities.
• Career progression into management, support training, or becoming an expert driver.
• Flexible and rotating shifts planned 6-8 weeks in advance.
• Free bus travel for you and your family (or a nominee).
• Access to the Arriva Village for store discounts and offers.
• Free staff bus and shuttle services to and from work.
• Monthly rewards through the MyDrive app for top-performing drivers.

Shift Patterns

• 5 out of 7 rotating shift patterns, planned up to 6-8 weeks in advance.
• Mornings starting from 04:00, afternoons from 12:00, and evenings from 18:00 on a rotational basis.
• Cannot offer fixed early, afternoon, or evening shifts separately.
• Overtime available at request/availability.

Requirements

• Be over 18 years old with at least 12 months of driving experience.
• Hold a valid UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Pass a drug and alcohol test.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.