Trainee Bus Driver: Paid Training & Career Growth

Arriva; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free bus travel for you and yourfamily

Arriva Workplace Pension

Long service awards

Shuttle service from the depot

Staff bus to Tamworth route

Arriva Village discounts

£50 voucher monthly top drivers

Job summary

Arriva Tamworth is seeking a motivated Trainee Bus Driver to join our depot and serve the local community. You’ll begin with paid training to obtain your PCV licence at the Arriva Training School, training at the Telford depot, then mentoring for further weeks as you start driving.

Starting pay is £12.71 per hour during training, rising to £14.45 on weekdays and £15.55 on Sundays, with a generous overtime and annual review of rates, plus CPC training and development opportunities within Arriva.

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years of age.
• Have been driving for a minimum of 6 months.
• No more than 6 points on your licence.
• Can pass a drug and alcohol test.
• Great people and customer service skills.
• Flexibility to work shifts.

Responsibilities

• Drive buses to transport customers on assigned routes.
• Provide friendly customer service and assist passengers on board.
• Ensure safety and compliance with traffic and company policies.
• Complete training at Arriva Training School and work with a mentor after training.

Skills

Great people and customer service

Job description

Arriva Tamworth is seeking a motivated Trainee Bus Driver to join our depot and serve the local community. You’ll begin with paid training to obtain your PCV licence at the Arriva Training School, training at the Telford depot, then mentoring for further weeks as you start driving.

Starting pay is £12.71 per hour during training, rising to £14.45 on weekdays and £15.55 on Sundays, with a generous overtime and annual review of rates, plus CPC training and development opportunities within Arriva.