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Trainee Bus Driver
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Trainee Bus Driver
Bus Driver – Start Your Career with Arriva, Hinckley
Job Title
Bus Driver
Pay Rate
£13.45 - £33.86 per hour
Start your bus driving career with Arriva at our Hinckley depot, where you’ll play a key role in your community! From getting commuters to work and children to school to helping customers run errands, you’ll make a real difference by connecting people to what matters to them.
As a Bus Driver, you’ll get to know the regular faces on your route, build strong relationships, and even brighten someone’s day. Did you know this is one of the most thanked jobs in the UK? We pride ourselves on customer service and community impact—and we’d love dynamic, people-focused individuals to join our team.
About the Role
Pay Structure
Training Rate (4-6 weeks)
£13.45 per hour
Rate During Mentoring
- Monday - Friday: £13.55 per hour (£14.05 after 6pm)
- Saturday: £14.55 per hour
- Sunday & Bank Holiday: £15.55 per hour
After Training and Mentoring
- Monday - Friday: £15.05 per hour (£15.55 after 6pm)
- Saturday: £16.05 per hour
- Sunday: £17.05 per hour
- Bank Holiday: £33.86 per hour
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What’s in It for You?
✅ Full paid training leading to your PCV licence, covering everything you need to know—delivered at our Arriva Training School (Thurmaston depot). Training lasts approx. 4 weeks, followed by mentored hours. ✅ Overtime opportunities when available ✅ Ongoing CPC training ✅ Career growth into management, support training, or driver expertise ✅ Diverse and inclusive work environment, prioritising customer-first values ✅ Mydrive app: Monthly £50 voucher reward for top Bus Drivers
Working Hours
🕒 Rotating shift patterns (5 days off in 7 weeks), planned 6-8 weeks in advance for flexibility.
- Morning shifts starting 04:00
- Afternoon shifts starting 12:00
- Evening shifts starting 18:00
Fixed start times (early, afternoon, evening) cannot be offered separately. Overtime attracts offers based on availability and request.
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Requirements
✔ Over 18 years old ✔ Driving experience of at least 6 months ✔ No more than 6 points on your licence ✔ Passes drug and alcohol tests ✔ Strong people and customer service skills ✔ Flexibility to work shifts
Profile and Benefits
✅ Career progression with training opportunities ✅ Free staff bus service: Routes around Leicester (AM/PM) to help with transport for early and late shifts. ✅ Deposit shuttle service from depot to work start point. ✅ Arriva Village membership: Store discounts and offers. ✅ Free bus travel for you and family (if receiving no other use, can be assigned to others). ✅ Pension scheme ✅ Enhanced pay rates for public holidays ✅ Long service awards ✅ Mydrive app for driver rewards, including road safety schemes.
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