Trainee Bus Driver - Start Your Customer-First Career

Arriva-bf47d80e; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free bus travel for you and your housе

Arriva Village discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Arriva Workplace Pension

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Job summary

Arriva is hiring a Bus Driver at the Gillingham depot. You will be a front-line ambassador, greeting customers, assisting with accessibility needs, and helping travelers feel safe and valued on every journey.

Training to gain a PCV license is fully provided, with mentoring on the road, overtime options, and progression into management or specialist driving roles. Arriva offers benefits including free travel for you and your household.

Qualifications

• Aged 18 or over.
• UK driving license held for at least 6 months.
• No more than 6 penalty points.
• Ability to pass drug and alcohol test.
• Ability to pass an English comprehension test.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers warmly and professionally.
• Answer questions and provide journey information.
• Support passengers with accessibility needs.
• Create a positive experience for customers, even during issues.
• Represent Arriva as a front-line ambassador on journeys.

Skills

Customer service experience

English comprehension

Driving experience

Job description

Arriva is hiring a Bus Driver at the Gillingham depot. You will be a front-line ambassador, greeting customers, assisting with accessibility needs, and helping travelers feel safe and valued on every journey.

Training to gain a PCV license is fully provided, with mentoring on the road, overtime options, and progression into management or specialist driving roles. Arriva offers benefits including free travel for you and your household.