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Trainee Bus Driver

🗓️ Posted 2026-08-28 Grays Garage (GY) Hybrid Manufacturing Transport Logistics
💰 Salary 2,368 GBP/mo (28,416 GBP/yr) 📊 Market 13 GBP–2,368 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

  • ● Trainee Bus Driver No Experience Needed - Full Paid Training Provided Start Your Journey with Arriva London Looking for a career change Want a stable job with great benefits and real career progression
  • ● At Arriva London, we believe great bus drivers are made, not born. If you've got a positive attitude, enjoy working with people and are willing to learn, we'll give you everything you need to become a qualified Bus Driver.
  • ● From day one, you'll receive fully paid training at our dedicated driving school, expert support from experienced instructors, and ongoing development once you're out on the road.
  • ● Every day you'll help thousands of people get where they need to be-whether that's work, school, hospital appointments or seeing loved ones. You'll be making a real difference while building a secure, long-term career. Why Choose Arriva London As one of London's largest and most respected bus operators, we transport nearly 300 million passengers every year and cover more than 50 million miles across the capital.
  • ● Your training includes:
  • ● Fully paid PCV licence training
  • ● Expert tuition at our dedicated driving school
  • ● A structured and supportive learning programme
  • ● Ongoing coaching and development after you qualify
  • ● Support from experienced colleagues every step of the way All you need is the motivation to learn, a positive attitude and the commitment to provide excellent customer service. Pay & Progression Your salary grows as your experience does.
  • ● 14.80 per hour during training
  • ● 16.91 per hour once qualified (up to 2 years' service)
  • ● 17.64 per hour after 25-48 months' service
  • ● 18.04 per hour after 49 months' service You'll also have the opportunity to earn up to 20.00 per hour through overtime and unsociable hours payments. Benefits When you join Arriva, you'll enjoy a great range of benefits, including:
  • ● Free travel on TfL and Arriva bus services for you and one nominated household member
  • ● days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • ● Company pension scheme
  • ● Access to Arriva Village with exclusive discounts and offers
  • ● Cycle to Work scheme