Trainee Bus Driver: Paid Training, Growth, Free Travel

Arriva Group; Southend; On-site; GBP 17,509 - 23,777; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Free bus travel for you and your family

Arriva Workplace Pension

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Arriva Group is seeking a Trainee Bus Driver for our Southend depot, where you'll play a vital role in connecting the community. The job includes paid training to obtain your PCV licence and offers opportunities for career progression.

The ideal candidate should be over 18, possess a UK driving licence with at least 6 months of experience, and have great people skills. You will benefit from flexible shifts, employee discounts, and a pension scheme.

The role offers an inclusive work environment and ongoing CPC training for continuous development.

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years of age.
• Have a UK driving licence and a minimum of 6 months driving experience.
• No more than 6 points on your licence.
• Will undergo a drug and alcohol test.
• Will pass an English comprehension test.

Responsibilities

• Drive buses while maintaining good relationships with customers.
• Follow a rotating shift pattern of 5 days in 7.
• Report for shifts that can start from 04:00 to 01:00.

Skills

People skills

Flexibility

Job description

Arriva Group is seeking a Trainee Bus Driver for our Southend depot, where you'll play a vital role in connecting the community. The job includes paid training to obtain your PCV licence and offers opportunities for career progression.

The ideal candidate should be over 18, possess a UK driving licence with at least 6 months of experience, and have great people skills. You will benefit from flexible shifts, employee discounts, and a pension scheme.

The role offers an inclusive work environment and ongoing CPC training for continuous development.