Join Our Team as a Trainee Bus Driver!
Are you ready to kickstart your bus driving career with Arriva? Join us at our Shrewsbury 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 looking for like-minded individuals to join our team!
Pay Rate
* During Training (first 4-6 weeks): £12.21 per hour
* After Training:
o Monday to Saturday: £14.30
o Sunday: £15.33
* Pay rates are reviewed through frequent negotiations.
What’s in it for You?
* Full paid training: Receive your PCV licence at our Arriva Training School, with training lasting approximately 4 weeks at our Telford depot, followed by mentorship.
* Overtime opportunities: Extra shifts and bank holidays paid at a premium rate.
* Ongoing CPC training to keep your skills sharp.
* Career development: Opportunities to advance into management, support training, or become an expert driver.
* Inclusive environment: Work for a diverse company that prioritizes customer care and community responsibility.
* Mydrive app: Compete for a chance to win a £50 voucher monthly for the top 2 Bus Drivers in your area.
Hours of Work
Enjoy a balanced work-life with our flexible scheduling:
* Work 5 out of 6 days (Monday to Saturday) - no Sundays!
* Rotas are designed with our driving team in mind, including local, interurban, and Park & Ride routes.
* Full and part-time options available, with mixed 4 and 5-day weeks and 1 in 4 weekends off.
* Experience a variety of shifts, including early finishes, later starts, short days, and long days.
* 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.
* Free staff bus service operating around Leicester for early starts and late finishes.
* Shuttle service from the depot to town to get you to your starting point.
* Access to the ‘Arriva Village’ for store discounts and offers.
* Free bus travel for you and your family (within the same household) or nominate someone else.
* Arriva Workplace Pension.
* Enhanced rates of pay.
* Long service awards.
* Rewards through the Mydrive app and road safety scheme.
This is an exciting time to start your journey with us! With paid training through our Arriva Training School and increasing rates across the area, we can’t wait to welcome you aboard. At Arriva, we strive for inclusion and diversity, creating a community that brings everyone together—not just our passengers.