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Trainee Bus Driver

🗓️ Posted 2026-08-19 Runcorn Bus Depot Hybrid Manufacturing Transport Logistics
💰 Salary 15 GBP–27 GBP/mo (181 GBP–329 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

  • ● 15.07 - 27.45 per hour
  • ● Start Your Bus Driving Career with Arriva at our Runcorn depot- Trainee Opportunities Available
  • ● At Arriva, you'll be at the heart of your community, helping commuters get to work, children to school, and neighbours to the shops. Whether you're an experienced PCV Driver or looking to start a new career as a Trainee Bus Driver, we have a role for you.
  • ● As a Bus Driver, you'll build relationships with regular passengers, be a friendly face, and play a vital role in connecting our customers to what matters most. Did you know Bus Drivers are among the most thanked professionals in the UK
  • ● Trainee Driver - 15.07 per hour (3 weeks)
  • ● After Training (Trainees) :
  • ● Monday to Friday - 15.07 per hour (rising to 18.30 after 12 months)
  • ● Saturday & Sunday - 18.84 per hour (Rising to 22.88 per hour after 12 months)
  • ● Bank Holiday - 22.60 (Rising to 27.45 per hour after 12 months)
  • ● Overtime: Flat rate What's in It for You
  • ● Trainee Drivers: Full paid training, including obtaining your PCV licence through our Arriva Training School.
  • ● Ongoing CPC training for all drivers and professional development opportunities.
  • ● Career progression into management, support training, or becoming an expert driver.
  • ● Flexible and rotating shifts planned 6-8 weeks in advance.
  • ● Free bus travel for you and your family (or a nominee).
  • ● Access to the Arriva Village for store discounts and offers.
  • ● Free staff bus and shuttle services to and from work.
  • ● Monthly rewards through the Mydrive app for top-performing drivers. Shift Patterns:
  • ● out of 7 rotating shift patterns, planned up to 6-8 weeks in advance so you can plan around shifts.