Trainee Bus Driver

Arriva Group; Telford; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic individuals to embark on a rewarding bus driving career at their Telford depot. This position offers full paid training to obtain your PCV licence, ensuring you are well-prepared to connect the community. As a Bus Driver, you will not only transport passengers but also become a familiar face, making a positive impact on their daily lives. With flexible shift patterns, opportunities for overtime, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this role promises both personal and professional growth. Join a team that values its drivers and the vital service they provide!

Benefits

Paid Training

Overtime Opportunities

Ongoing CPC Training

Career Development Opportunities

Access to Mydrive App Rewards

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years of age and have been driving for a minimum of 6 months.
• Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test is required.

Responsibilities

• Drive buses safely while providing excellent customer service.
• Build relationships with regular passengers on your routes.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Flexibility

People Skills

Education

PCV Licence

Job description

Start your bus driving career with Arriva at our Telford 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.

During Training (the first 4-6 weeks) - £11.44 per hour

After Training:

£11.44 first 6 months, then £13.36 per hour

Pay rates reviewed via frequent pay negotiations.

What’s in it for you?

1. 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 lasts approx. 4 weeks and will take place at our Telford depot, before you then work with a mentor for a further few weeks.
2. Overtime opportunities - extra shifts, bank holidays, all paid at a premium rate.
3. Ongoing CPC training.
4. Development and great career opportunities - whether that's into management, support training, or as an expert driver.
5. Working for an inclusive and diverse company that puts 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.
6. 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 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.

Requirements:

1. Must be over 18 years of age.
2. Have been driving for a minimum of 6 months.
3. No more than 6 points on your licence.
4. Can pass a drug and alcohol test.
5. Great people and customer service skills.
6. Flexibility to work shifts.
7. Fantastic career progression and training opportunities.

This is an excellent time to start your journey with us, with paid training through our Arriva training school, and rates increasing across the area.

At Arriva we strive for inclusion and diversity, we are a community that brings everyone together, not just our passengers.