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- £14.80 - £20.00 an hour
- Overtime
- Customer service
- No experience needed
- School
- Paid training
- Annual leave
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- Weekend availability
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- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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- Computer skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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- Employee assistance programme
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- Customer service
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- School
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Trainee Bus Driver

Arriva London North Limited -
London

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Job details

Full-time
£14.80 - £20.00 an hour
1 hour ago

Benefits

Paid training
Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
Free or subsidised travel

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Customer service
No experience needed

Full job description

Trainee Bus Driver

No Experience Needed – Full Paid Training Provided

Start Your Journey with Arriva London

Looking for a new career? No experience? No problem.

At Arriva London, we believe great bus drivers aren't born—they're trained. If you've got a positive attitude, enjoy working with people and are ready to learn, we'll provide all the training and support you need to become a fully qualified Bus Driver.

From day one, you'll receive fully paid training at our dedicated driving school, learning from experienced instructors who'll support you every step of the way. Once qualified, you'll play a vital role in keeping London moving—helping people get to work, school, appointments and home safely every day.

This isn't just a job—it's the start of a long-term career.

Why Choose Arriva London?

As one of London's largest and most respected bus operators, we transport nearly 300 million passengers every year and cover more than 50 million miles across the capital.

We're also investing in the future, with a commitment to operate a fully electric fleet by 2030. Join us and be part of the next generation of public transport.

We'll Train You

You don't need previous bus driving experience—we'll teach you everything you need to succeed.

Your training includes:

Fully paid Bus Driver training
Expert tuition at our dedicated driving school
A structured and supportive learning programme
Ongoing development and coaching after you qualify
Support from experienced colleagues throughout your journey

All you need to bring is motivation, reliability and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service.

Your Pay Package

£14.80 per hour during training
£16.00 per hour once qualified
Clear pay progression as you build your experience
Earn up to £20.00 per hour through overtime and unsociable hours payments

Overtime is paid at enhanced rates for:

Hours worked after 9:00pm
Weekend working
Hours worked above your contracted shifts

Benefits

As an Arriva colleague, you'll enjoy:

Free travel on TfL and Arriva bus services for you and one nominated household member
25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Access to Arriva Village with exclusive discounts and offers
Cycle to Work scheme
Road Safety Reward Scheme – earn £50 vouchers for safe, high-performance driving
Ongoing CPC training
Career progression into Training, Operations and Management
A supportive team where you'll be valued from day one

Working Pattern

Full-time – 38 hours per week
Rotating 5 days out of 7 shift pattern
Shifts planned 6–8 weeks in advance

Typical shift start times include:

Mornings from 4:00am
- ️ Afternoons from 12:00pm
Evenings from 6:00pm

Regular overtime opportunities are available depending on business needs.

Please note: Fixed shift patterns (such as permanent mornings or evenings) are not available.

What You'll Need

To join Arriva London you'll need:

To be 18 years of age or over
A full UK driving licence held for at least 6 months
No more than 6 penalty points
A positive attitude and excellent customer service skills
Flexibility to work weekends and a variety of shift patterns
To successfully pass a drug and alcohol screening as part of the recruitment process

Build a Career That Moves You

At Arriva, we don't just recruit bus drivers—we develop careers. Many of our instructors, supervisors and operational managers started exactly where you are today.

If you're looking for a secure career with great benefits, paid training and opportunities to progress, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the first step towards becoming a qualified Bus Driver with Arriva London.

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