Trainee Bus Driver: Paid Training & Career Growth

Arriva; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free staff bus for commuting

Shuttle service to town

Staff discounts

Arriva Workplace Pension

Overtime premium

Mydrive app rewards (£50 vouchers)

Job summary

Arriva Tamworth depot is recruiting Trainee Bus Drivers to start your driving career with paid training to obtain a PCV licence. You’ll drive on a rotating schedule, with early starts and late finishes, and learn on the job with a mentor.

After training, you’ll operate shifts with overtime opportunities, CPC training, and clear progression paths into management or specialist driver roles. Staff benefits include discounts and a pension.

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years of age.
• Hold a driving licence with no more than 6 points.
• Able to pass a drug and alcohol test.
• Good people and customer service skills.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Drive routes and provide a safe, reliable service to customers.
• Attend paid training to obtain a PCV licence at Arriva Training School.
• Work with a mentor during initial weeks of service.
• Participate in ongoing CPC training and development.

Skills

Customer service

Flexibility

People skills

Tools

PCV licence training

Job description

Arriva Tamworth depot is recruiting Trainee Bus Drivers to start your driving career with paid training to obtain a PCV licence. You’ll drive on a rotating schedule, with early starts and late finishes, and learn on the job with a mentor.

After training, you’ll operate shifts with overtime opportunities, CPC training, and clear progression paths into management or specialist driver roles. Staff benefits include discounts and a pension.