Arriva Group
Trainee Bus Driver
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**Trainee Bus Driver – Coalville Depot – Full & Part-Time |
Pay Rate:
- During Training (4-6 weeks): £12.71 per hour
- After training and mentoring:
- Monday – Friday (daytime): £15.05 (£15.55 after 6pm)
- Saturday: £16.05 per hour
- Sunday & Bank Holiday: £17.05 (Bank Holiday: £33.86 per hour)
- Lead Driver (Post-Training):
- Monday – Friday: £16.55 (£17.05 after 6pm)
- Saturday & Sunday: £17.55/£18.55
- Bank Holiday: £35.36 per hour (Frequent pay review and negotiations apply.)
About the Role Start your bus driving career with Arriva at our Coalville depot, connecting communities across Leicester.
As a Trainee Bus Driver, you’ll play a vital role in getting commuters to work, supporting shoppers, and safely transporting students every day. You’ll build relationships with regular passengers, contribute to Arriva’s outstanding customer service Ethos, and become a proud part of our team.
What You’ll Do
- Safely operate buses across local routes, delivering reliable service to customers.
- Help passengers board, assist with baggage/cases, and ensure a friendly, professional experience.
- Work in rotation across morning, afternoon, and evening shifts (starting from 04:00, 12:00 or 18:00).
- Uphold Arriva’s standards for punctuality, safety, and accuracy.
- Develop essential skills such as crisismanagement, route navigation, and overall modesty in a fast-paced workplace.
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Requirements
To apply for this role, you must: ✅ Be at least 18 years old. ✅ Have 6+ months of driving experience. ✅ Hold a valid UK driving licence with no more than 6 points. ✅ Pass a drug and alcohol test. ✅ Possess excellent people skills and a strong customer service mindset. ✅ Be willing and able to work shift patterns (rotating 5 days on, 2 days off).
No prior experience with commercial vehicles is required—arriva provides full paid training, including your PCV licence!
What’s in It for You?
✅ Competitive Pay & Bonuses
- Monthly bonuses in the Mydrive app—the top 2 drivers win a £50 voucher per month.
✅ Unrivalled Training Opportunities
- Full-paid training program (4-weeks at Arriva Training School, Thurmaston depot), followed by mentorship support.
- Ongoing CPC training covered, bringing you up to date with the latest industry standards.
✅ Career Progression & Development
- Progress into Lead Driver, Support roles, or Management positions.
- Ranked #1 for safe, reliable transport across Europe—let us open new career doors for you.
✅ Employee Benefits & Perks
- Free & subsidised transport: Dedicated staff bus between Leicester and Coalville depot, plus a shuttle service to town.
- Employee discounts at Arriva Village (discounts in stores/sector adds value).
- Free union hiring (60% on family if requested) and access to Arriva’s yearly family business discounts.
- Road safety scheme—gain rewards for returned paid performances and bonuses.
- Competitive pension scheme with Arriva matching contribution boosts.
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✅ A supportive community
Arriva values inclusivity & diversity. Your role matters—you’re literally responsible for connecting communities.
Arında, we believe in more than transport. Our passionate employees strive to enhance day-to-day living, for passengers and society alike.
About Arriva
A driving force behind 1.6 billion passenger journeys annually across 11 European countries: the UK, Netherlands, Italy, Poland, and more!
Our services include buses, trains, trams, real-world on-demand mobility solutions, and leasing platforms, all in mind to remain reliable, safe and sustainable.
From passenger transport in Coventry to train connections on the NightLight service, Arriva makes life better.
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