Job Overview
Trainee Bus Driver with a starting rate of £14.50 – £20.19 per hour. This role involves driving company buses at our Hemel Hempstead depot, delivering passengers safely to their destinations while building relationships and providing excellent customer service.
Pay:During Training and Mentoring – Basic £14.50 per hour, Overtime £15.70 per hour.After Training & Mentoring – Basic £18.35 per hour, Overtime £20.19 per hour.Pay reviewed annually.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate buses on scheduled routes, ensuring safe and timely journeys.
- Provide courteous service, assisting passengers with errands, shuttles to shops, and school drop‑offs.
- Build rapport with regular passengers, becoming a friendly presence on the route.
- Complete full paid training, including acquisition of a PCV licence and CPC training, and work with a mentor for further development.
- Adhere to rotation shift patterns: 5 days in 7, mornings from 04:00, afternoons from 12:00, evenings from 18:00.
- Accept potential overtime on extra shifts, bank holidays, and other premium opportunities.
Requirements
- Must be over 18 years of age.
- Hold a UK driving licence and have at least 6 months of driving experience.
- No more than 6 points on your licence.
- Undergo a drug and alcohol test before assessment.
- Pass an English comprehension test.
- Demonstrate strong people skills and flexibility for early morning shifts (as early as 04:00) and late night drives (up to 01:00).
Benefits
- Full paid training and ongoing CPC training.
- Long service awards and 20 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
- Access to the Arriva Village for discounts and offers.
- Employee assistance program and Arriva Workplace Pension.
- Free bus travel for you and your family within the same household.
- Career progression opportunities into management, support roles, or expert driver positions.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Arriva we acknowledge the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of our talent strategy. The creation of a diverse, inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and enhance our success.
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