Trainee Bus Driver

Start your bus driving career with Arriva at our Durham depot, where you will be at the heart of your community! Whether it is getting commuters to work, helping customers with popping to the shops or getting children to school - we provide an important service in connecting our customers to what matters to them.

As a Bus Driver, you will get to know the familiar faces on your routes, build relationships and even be the highlight of someone’s day. Did you know that Bus Drivers are one of the most thanked jobs in the UK?

We are proud of our customer service and how we support our community - and we would love to have like-minded individuals as part of our team.

Pay Rate: £13.70 - £16.30 per hour

Weekdays - £13.70 first 12 months, £14.00 between 12-24 months service and then £16.00 per hour

Weekends - £14.00 first 12 months, £14.30 between 12-24 months service and then £16.30 per hour

Bank Holiday - £40 bonus paid per shift.

Full paid training where you'll receive your PCV licence - you'll go through our Arriva Training School and learn everything you need to know about being a Bus Driver. The training generally last approx. 4 weeks and will take place at our Ashington depot, before you then work with a mentor for a further few weeks.

Ongoing CPC training.

28 days annual leave rising to 33 days.

Onsite gym.

Development and great career opportunities - whether that's into management, support training, or as an expert driver.

Working for an inclusive and diverse company that put’s our customers at the heart of what we do, and what a responsibility for you to be transporting our precious cargo ensuring they get to their destinations.