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Trainee Bus Driver

🗓️ Posted 2026-08-10 Gillingham Bus Depot Hybrid Manufacturing Transport Logistics
💰 Salary 13 GBP–18 GBP/mo (153 GBP–214 GBP/yr) 📊 Market 1,800 GBP–2,200 GBP/mo

About the Company

Europe-wide passenger transport company Arriva is the leading passenger transport operator in Europe, employing around 36,200 people and delivering 1.5 billion passenger journeys each year, with businesses across 11 European countries. Our services include local buses (scheduled and demand-responsive); inter-urban commuter coaches; local, regional and national train services; waterbuses, bicycles and school transport. We operate passenger transport services in Czech Republic; Croatia; Hungary; Italy; Netherlands; Poland; Slovakia; Slovenia, Spain and the UK. We also have a rolling stock leasing company in Romania. Ground Passenger Transportation Specialties: Public Transport, Bus, Rail, Transport leader, Pan-European public transport, Customer first, Sustainable transport solutions, Passenger Transport, Mobility Solutions, Ground Passenger Transport

Responsibilities

  • ● 12.71 - 17.87 per hour Start your bus driving career with Arriva at our Gillingham depot, where customer service comes first, and people are at the heart of everything we do. This is much more than a driving role. As a Bus Driver, you'll be a front-line ambassador for Arriva, supporting customers throughout their journeys and helping them feel safe, welcome, and valued. From assisting elderly passengers, reassuring nervous travellers, helping parents and children, to supporting customers with accessibility needs - your people skills will be just as important as your driving. If you have previous customer service experience (for example in retail, hospitality, care, or any customer-facing role) and enjoy helping others, this could be the perfect career change. Why customer service matters in this role Every day, you'll:
  • ● Greet customers warmly and professionally
  • ● Answer questions and provide journey information
  • ● Support passengers with additional needs
  • ● Handle situations calmly and empathetically
  • ● Create a positive experience, even when things don't go to plan Bus Drivers are one of the most thanked jobs in the UK - and that's because of the human connection you build with your customers. Pay Rate 12.71 - 17.87 per hour During training (first 4-6 weeks): 12.71 per hour After training:
  • ● Up to 9 months' service: 12.71 per hour
  • ● + months' service: 16.85 per hour Overtime & Weekend: 17.87 per hour What's in it for you
  • ● Fully paid training to gain your PCV license - no previous bus driving experience needed
  • ● Arriva Training School with expert instructors
  • ● Ongoing mentoring and support once you're out on the road
  • ● Overtime opportunities, including bank holidays, paid at premium rates
  • ● Ongoing CPC training
  • ● Career development opportunities into management, training, or specialist driving roles
  • ● Working for an inclusive, community-focused company where looking after customers is a shared responsibility Hours of work
  • ● Rotating shift pattern: 5 days out of 7
  • ● Shifts published 6-8 weeks in advance
  • ● Morning shifts from 04:00
  • ● Afternoon shifts from 12:00
  • ● Evening shifts from 18:00