Trainee Bus Driver
Pay Rate: £12.40 - £14.70 per hour
Kickstart your bus driving career with Arriva at our Redcar depot, where you’ll be at the heart of your community! Whether it’s getting commuters to work, helping customers with their shopping, or ensuring children get to school safely, you’ll play a vital role in connecting our customers to what matters most.
As a Bus Driver, you’ll become familiar with the faces on your routes, build meaningful relationships, and even be the highlight of someone’s day. Did you know that Bus Drivers are among the most appreciated jobs in the UK?
We take pride in our customer service and community support, and we’re eager to welcome like-minded individuals to our team!
Pay Structure
* Weekdays:
o £12.40 for the first 12 months
o £12.65 between 12-24 months of service
o £14.40 thereafter
* Weekends:
o £12.70 for the first 12 months
o £12.95 between 12-24 months of service
o £14.70 thereafter
* Bank Holidays: £40 bonus paid per shift.
What’s in it for You?
* Full Paid Training: Receive your PCV licence through our Arriva Training School, with approximately 4 weeks of training at our Stockton depot, followed by mentorship.
* Ongoing CPC training.
* 28 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days.
* Development and career opportunities—whether in management, support training, or as an expert driver.
* Work for an inclusive and diverse company that prioritizes our customers and values your role in transporting them safely.
* Access to the Mydrive app, where you can win a £50 voucher monthly for being one of the top Bus Drivers in the area!
Hours of Work and Role
* A rotating shift pattern of 5 days in 7, published 6-8 weeks in advance for your planning convenience.
* Mornings start from 04:00, Afternoons from 12:00, and Evenings from 18:00 on a rotational basis.
* Fixed early, afternoon, or evening shifts are not available.
* Overtime available upon request and based on availability.
Requirements
* Must be over 18 years of age.
* Minimum of 6 months driving experience.
* No more than 6 points on your licence.
* Must undergo a drug and alcohol test before your assessment.
* Pass an English comprehension test.
* Excellent people skills.
* Flexibility: Shifts may start as early as 4 AM and will not extend beyond 1 AM, depending on your start time.
Benefits
* Fantastic career progression and training opportunities.
* Access to the 'Arriva Village' for store discounts and offers.
* Free bus travel for you and your family (within the same household), or you can nominate someone else.
* Arriva Workplace Pension.
* Enhanced rates of pay.
* Long service awards.
* Access to the Mydrive app and road safety scheme, with a chance to earn a £50 voucher monthly for being the top Arriva driver.
At Arriva, we strive for inclusion and diversity. We are a community that brings everyone together, not just our passengers.