Trainee Bus Driver: Paid Training & Career Paths

Arriva TrainCare; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free staff bus

Staff discounts

Pension

Long service awards

Driver progression

MyDrive app rewards

Job summary

Arriva TrainCare Derby is inviting applicants for a Trainee Bus Driver role at the Derby depot. You will receive paid training to obtain your PCV licence and begin serving the community by transporting passengers to work, schools and shops.

Mentoring will follow the training period, with opportunities for progression within a customer-focused transport operator. Hours include early mornings to evenings on a 5-out-of-7 rotating pattern, with overtime and pay reviews.

Qualifications

• Customer-facing role experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly with customers and colleagues.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts including early mornings and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Learn and drive PCV vehicles during training with paid hours.
• Provide safe, reliable passenger transport for the community.
• Work with mentors and team to develop driving and customer service skills.
• Participate in ongoing CPC training and development opportunities.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Flexibility

Team player

Job description

Arriva TrainCare Derby is inviting applicants for a Trainee Bus Driver role at the Derby depot. You will receive paid training to obtain your PCV licence and begin serving the community by transporting passengers to work, schools and shops.

Mentoring will follow the training period, with opportunities for progression within a customer-focused transport operator. Hours include early mornings to evenings on a 5-out-of-7 rotating pattern, with overtime and pay reviews.