Arriva Group
Trainee Bus Driver
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Trainee Bus Driver
Start Your Journey as a Trainee Bus Driver with Arriva London
No experience? No problem. All you need is the motivation to learn.
At Arriva, we believe great bus drivers aren’t born—they’re trained. If you’ve got a positive attitude, a calm approach, and the drive to learn, we’ll give you all the tools you need to succeed.
You’ll get full, paid training at our dedicated driving school, plus ongoing support as you become a fully qualified, confident bus driver—playing a key role in keeping the capital moving whether it’s helping Londoners get to work, school, or across the city.
Why Choose Arriva?
As one of London’s largest and most respected bus operators, we move nearly 300 million passengers a year across over 50 million miles.
With a goal to fully electrify our fleet by 2030, we’re investing in the future—and in people just like you.
What We’ll Provide
Full Bus Driver Training
- Learn from basics to advanced techniques
- Gain skills in a structured, supportive environment
- Access ongoing development after qualification
Your Pay Package
- £14.80 per hour while training
- £16.00 per hour once qualified (with progression pay milestones)
- Up to £20.00 per hour for overtime/unsociable hours
- Overtime paid at 1.25x during:
- Hours worked after 9 PM
- Weekends
- Beyond your regular shifts
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What You’ll Gain
- 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
- Free travel on the TfL network (you + a household nominee)
- Workplace pension
- Access to Arriva Village (exclusive discounts & offers)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- £50 safety reward vouchers for top-performing drivers
- Career progression
- Strong sense of community & support
What We Need from You
- Must be minimum age 18 with a UK driving licence for at least 6 months
- No more than 6 penalty points on your licence
- Willing to work weekends and flexible shift patterns
- Friendly attitude with a commitment to great customer service
- Must pass a drug and alcohol test as part of assessment
Shift & Location Details
- Full-time: 38 hours per week
- 5 out of 7 rotating shift patterns per week, including:
- Morning shifts (from 04:00)
- Afternoon shifts (from 12:00)
- Evening shifts (from 18:00)
- Schedules planned 6–8 weeks in advance
- Based at one of our many garages across London—check our careers site for openings
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Begin Your Journey
At Arriva, we value inclusion, community, and growth. We don’t just recruit—we help people build careers.
If you’re ready to learn, we’re ready to train you.
👉 Apply today and take the first step toward becoming a qualified Bus Driver with Arriva London.
About Arriva
Arriva is a leading provider of passenger transport across Europe, employing 34,400 people and delivering 1.6 billion passenger journeys annually.
Our core services include:
- Buses
- Trains
- Coaches
- Trams
- Waterbuses
- Bike-sharing
- On-demand transport solutions
- Rolling stock leasing
Operating across 11 countries, we connect people safely, reliably, and sustainably while empowering careers.
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