Trainee Bus Driver

During Training (the first 4-6 weeks) - £12.71 per hour

After Training:

£13.36 per hour

£14.45 after 6 months service

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 and will take place at our Telford depot , before you then work with a mentor for a further few weeks.

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.

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

Mornings starting from 05:30 and evenings finishing up to 00:10

Rota consists of a mix of Early, Middle and Late shifts

The main rota currently has 1 in 4 weekends off with every 1 in 6 weeks accommodating a long weekend which consists of Thursday to Sunday off.

We cannot offer fixed early, afternoon or evenings separately.

Overtime available at request / availability.