Trainee Bus Driver

Start Your Journey as a Trainee Bus Driver with Arriva London

No experience? No problem. All you need is the motivation to learn. At Arriva, we believe great bus drivers aren't born - they're trained. If you've got a positive attitude, a calm approach, and the drive to learn, we'll give you all the tools you need to succeed. You'll get full, paid training at our dedicated driving school and ongoing support as you become a fully qualified, confident bus driver. Whether you're helping Londoners get to work, school, or across the city, you'll play a key role in keeping the capital moving.

Responsibilities

• Receive full paid training at our dedicated driving school and ongoing support as you become a fully qualified, confident bus driver.
• Operate the bus to help Londoners get to work, school, or across the city, ensuring safety and customer service.
• Adhere to scheduled shift patterns (morning, afternoon, evening, rotating 5 out of 7 days) and planned 6-8 weeks in advance.
• Follow company and regulatory safety standards, including passing drug and alcohol tests.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 with a UK driving licence for at least 6 months.
• No more than 6 penalty points on your licence.
• Friendly attitude and commitment to great customer service.
• Willingness to work weekends and flexible shift patterns.
• Must pass a drug and alcohol test.

Pay & Benefits

• £14.80 per hour while training.
• £16.01 per hour once qualified.
• Clear milestones to reach higher pay brackets, up to £20.00 per hour for overtime and unsociable hours.
• Overtime paid at 1.25x for hours worked after 9pm, weekends, and beyond regular shifts.
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays.
• Free travel on the TfL network for you and one household nominee.
• Workplace pension.
• Access to Arriva Village - exclusive discounts and offers.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Monthly £50 safety reward vouchers for top-performing drivers.
• Real career progression opportunities.
• Strong sense of community and support.

Shift & Location

Full-time: 38 hours per week, 5 out of 7 rotating shift patterns per week. Morning shifts from 04:00, afternoons from 12:00, evenings from 18:00. Schedules planned 6-8 weeks in advance. Based at one of our many garages across London - check our careers site for openings.

Application

Apply today and take the first step toward becoming a qualified Bus Driver with Arriva London.