Trainee Bus Driver

16 hours ago

London, United Kingdom Arriva London North Limited Full time

**Start Your Journey as a Trainee Bus Driver with Arriva London**

**No experience? No problem. All you need is the motivation to learn.**
At Arriva, we believe great bus drivers aren’t born — they’re trained. If you’ve got a positive attitude, a calm approach, and the **drive to learn**, we’ll give you all the tools you need to succeed.

You’ll get **full, paid training** at our dedicated driving school and ongoing support as you become a fully qualified, confident bus driver. Whether you’re helping Londoners get to work, school, or across the city, you’ll play a key role in keeping the capital moving.

**Why Choose Arriva?**

As one of London’s largest and most respected bus operators, we move nearly **300 million passengers a year** across more than **50 million miles**. With a goal to fully electrify our fleet by 2030, we’re investing in the future — and in people just like you.

**We’ll Train You**
- **Full Bus Driver Training** - we’ll teach you everything, from the basics to the advanced
- A structured, supportive learning environment
- Ongoing development after you qualify
- All you need to bring is **motivation**, **reliability**, and a **willingness to learn**

**Your Pay Package**
- ** £13.85 per hour** while training
- ** £15.40 per hour once qualified**, with clear milestones to reach higher pay brackets as you progress.
- ** Up to £19.25 per hour** for overtime and unsociable hours
- Overtime paid at 1.25x for:

- Hours worked after 9pm
- Weekends
- Hours beyond your 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** with **a 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 per week.
- Morning shifts from 04:00, afternoons from 12:00, evenings from 18:00
- Schedules planned **6-8 weeks in advance**:

- Based at one of our **many garages across London** - check our careers site for openings

**Get Behind the Wheel of Your New Career**

At Arriva, we value inclusion, community, and growth. We don’t just recruit drivers — we help people build careers. If you’re ready to learn, we’re ready to train you.

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