Trainee Bus Driver
Pay Rate: £12.60 - £14.75 per hour
Kickstart your bus driving career with Arriva at our Dewsbury 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 reach school safely, you’ll play a vital role in connecting our customers to what matters most.
As one of our Bus Drivers, you’ll not only provide essential services to hospitals and universities across the county, but you’ll also get to know the familiar faces on your routes. Build relationships and be the highlight of someone’s day—did you know that Bus Drivers are among the most thanked 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
* £12.60 per hour - During training and mentoring (approximately 8 weeks)
* £13.20 per hour - 6 months probation period
* £14.75 per hour - After successful probation completion
Pay rates are reviewed through frequent negotiations.
What’s in it for You?
* Full paid training to obtain your PCV licence at our Arriva Training School, lasting approximately 4 weeks, followed by mentoring.
* Overtime opportunities available.
* Ongoing CPC training to enhance your skills.
* Development and career progression opportunities—whether into management, support training, or as an expert driver.
* Work for an inclusive and diverse company that prioritizes our customers, ensuring their safe transport.
* 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
* 5 out of 7 rotating shift patterns, planned up to 6-8 weeks in advance for your convenience.
* Mornings starting from 04:00, Afternoons from 12:00, and Evenings from 18:00 on a rotational basis.
* 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.
* Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test.
* Excellent people and customer service skills.
* Flexibility to work shifts.
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.
* Rewards through the MyDrive app and road safety scheme, including a monthly £50 voucher for top drivers.
At Arriva, we strive for inclusion and diversity. We are a community that brings everyone together, not just our passengers. Join us and make a difference!