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About the Role
Arriva London is seeking motivated individuals to train as Bus Drivers. The company provides full, paid training, ongoing support, and a structured learning environment for those with a positive attitude and willingness to learn, even with no prior experience.
Responsibilities
- Play a key role in keeping the capital moving by transporting Londoners to work, school, and across the city.
Requirements
- Minimum age of 18
- Hold a UK driving licence for at least 6 months
- No more than 6 penalty points on your licence
- A friendly attitude and commitment to great customer service
- Willingness to work weekends and flexible shift patterns
- Must pass a drug and alcohol test as part of your assessment
- Motivation, reliability, and a willingness to learn
Location
- London
Work Type
- Full-time
- 38 hours per week
- 5 out of 7 rotating shift patterns per week
- Morning shifts from 04:00
- Afternoons from 12:00
- Evenings from 18:00
Experience Level
- Trainee
Salary/Compensations
- £14.80 per hour while training
- £16.01 per hour once qualified
- Up to £02.01 per hour for overtime and unsociable hours
- Overtime paid at 1.25x for hours worked after 9pm, weekends, and hours beyond regular shifts
Benefits
- Full, paid training at a dedicated driving school
- Ongoing support and development after qualification
- 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
- Free travel on the TfL network for you and one household nominee
- Workplace pension
- Access to Arriva Village – exclusive discounts and offers
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Monthly £50 safety reward vouchers for top-performing drivers
- Real career progression opportunities
- A strong sense of community and support
About the Company
- Arriva is one of London’s largest and most respected bus operators, moving nearly 300 million passengers a year across more than 50 million miles.
- The company is investing in the future with a goal to fully electrify its fleet by 2030.
Equal Opportunity
- Arriva values inclusion, community, and growth.