Trainee Bus Driver: Paid Training, Growth & Benefits

Arriva; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

TfL travel for you and household

Workplace pension

Arriva Village discounts

Cycle to Work

Safety reward vouchers

Job summary

Arriva London is hiring as a Trainee Bus Driver. No experience required—just the motivation to learn. We provide full, paid training at our dedicated driving school and ongoing support as you become a confident, fully qualified bus driver, helping Londoners get to work, school and around the city.

Role is full-time (38 hours/week) across London garages. Training pay £14.80/h, rising to £16.01/h when qualified, with overtime up to £20.00/h.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 with a 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 drug and alcohol test.

Responsibilities

• Undergo full paid training at Arriva's driving school to become a qualified bus driver.
• Help Londoners get to work, school, and across the city.
• Support the team with a strong sense of community and growth.

Skills

Driving licence (UK)

Customer service

Flexible shifts

Weekend work

Job description

Arriva London is hiring as a Trainee Bus Driver. No experience required—just the motivation to learn. We provide full, paid training at our dedicated driving school and ongoing support as you become a confident, fully qualified bus driver, helping Londoners get to work, school and around the city.

Role is full-time (38 hours/week) across London garages. Training pay £14.80/h, rising to £16.01/h when qualified, with overtime up to £20.00/h.