Trainee Bus Driver

During Training (the first 4-6 weeks) - £14.50 per hour

After Training:

Base Rate - £14.50 During Training, rising to £18.35 per hour when you start driving solo

Overtime: £15.70 during training, rising to £20.19 per hour when you start driving solo

Pay rates reviewed via frequent pay negotiations.

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 with the first 3 to 5 days at our Luton Depot and the remainder at Milton Keynes , followed by a further few weeks with a Mentor.

Overtime opportunities - extra shifts, bank holidays, all paid at a premium rate.

Ongoing CPC training.

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.

Access to the Mydrive app where you can win a £50 voucher monthly for the top 2 Bus Drivers in the area.

Hours of Work:

5 out of 7 rotating shift patterns, planned up to 6-8 weeks in advance so you can plan around shifts.

Mornings starting from 04:00, Afternoons start from 12:00 and Evenings from 18:00 on a rotational basis.

We cannot offer fixed early, afternoon or evenings separately.

Overtime available at request / availability.

Requirements: