Trainee Bus Driver

Arriva TrainCare; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,777,000 - 54,443,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Free travel on TfL network for you and

Workplace pension

Cycle to Work Scheme

Monthly £50 safety reward vouchers for

Job summary

Arriva London is offering a trainee bus driver role at Clapton Garage. No experience required — just motivation to learn, with full, paid training at our dedicated driving school and ongoing support as you become a qualified bus driver.

You’ll start on £14.80 per hour during training and progress to £16.01 per hour on qualification, with overtime up to £20 per hour in place. Shifts include early mornings and weekends across London.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18
• UK driving licence for at least 6 months
• No more than 6 penalty points on licence
• 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

Skills

Motivation to learn

Reliability

Customer service

Job description

## Trainee Bus DriverApply: Clapton Garage (CT): Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: JR032366**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*** **£14.80 per hour** while training* **£16.01 per hour once qualified**, with clear milestones to reach higher pay brackets as you progress.* **Up to £20.00 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.**Apply today** and take the first step toward becoming a qualified Bus Driver with Arriva London.