Trainee Bus Driver

Arriva UK Bus Ltd; Enfield; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading transport company in the UK as a driver, where you will receive comprehensive training and enjoy competitive pay rates. With opportunities for career progression and a supportive environment, this role is perfect for dedicated individuals looking to make a difference in the community. Enjoy benefits such as free travel, holiday pay, and a strong sense of community through events. Apply now and kickstart your career with Arriva!

Benefits

25 days holiday + 8 days bank holidays

Arriva Workplace Pension

Free travel provided by TfL

Cycle to work scheme

Exclusive store discounts and offers

Sick pay policy

Road safety scheme with monthly £50 voucher rewards

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 with at least 6 months of driving experience.
• No more than 6 points on your licence.

Responsibilities

• Play a vital role in commuters' everyday journeys.
• Work in rotating shift patterns scheduled up to 6-8 weeks in advance.

Skills

Driving

Job description

Kickstart your career at Arriva! We're looking for dedicated individuals to join our new team and play a crucial role in the community. You'll play a vital role in commuters' everyday journeys. Explore exciting opportunities at our other garages; check out our career’s website for additional locations.

Why Choose Arriva?

Rates of Pay:

• Comprehensive Training: No experience necessary! We offer full training at our dedicated school.
• Competitive Rates: Earn £13.15 per hour during training and £15.40 per hour once qualified with overtime paid at 1.25x standard rate, up to £19.25 per hour!
• Enhanced Hourly Rate: £19.25 (Hours between 21:00 and 05:00), weekends and rest days.
• Career Progression: Grow professionally with ongoing development and support.
• Inclusive Environment: Be part of a diverse company that prioritizes customer satisfaction.

Hours of Work and Role:

• Enhanced hourly rate of 1.25x paid for unsociable hours from 21:00 – 05:00, Saturdays, Sundays, bank holidays, working rest days & overtime.
• 5 out of 7 rotating shift patterns, scheduled up to 6-8 weeks in advance for better planning.
• Morning shifts starting from 04:00, Afternoons from 12:00, and Evenings from 18:00 on a rotational basis.

Requirements:

• Minimum age of 18 with at least 6 months of driving experience
• No more than 6 points on your licence
• Mandatory drug and alcohol test during the driving assessment
• Weekend availability based on your rota, with advance notice.
• 25 days holiday + 8 days bank holidays
• Arriva WorkplacePension
• Fantastic career progression opportunities
• Free travel provided by TfL on the TfL network for yourself and a nominee within the same household.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Access to the 'Arriva Village' for exclusive store discounts and offers.
• Strong sense of community through events and activities
• Sick pay policy
• Road safety scheme with monthly £50 voucher rewards for top-performing Arriva drivers

Experience:

• Driving: 1 year (required)

Work Location:

At Arriva, we champion Inclusion and Diversity, fostering a community that unites everyone – not just our passengers.

Apply Now!
Join Arriva's dynamic team, where your commitment to safety and service is valued.