Trainee Bus Driver

Welcome to Arriva! Come and start your bus driving career at our Darlington depot where you will be at the heart of the community! Whether it is getting commuters to work, helping customers with popping to the shops or getting children to school.

We are proud of our customer service and how we support our community. You will be connecting our customers to what matters to them, get to know familiar faces, build relationships and even be the highlight of someone's day.

This is an excellent time to start your career with us! With in-service pay increases, and not to mention our brilliant Arriva training school; we can offer on-going development, career progression and guidance support throughout your journey with us.

Rates of pay:

0-12 months service, Monday to Friday - £11.80 per hour

Saturday/Sunday- £12.10 per hour

Rates after 12 months service are as follows:

Monday to Friday -£12.40 - £14.00 per hour

Saturday/Sunday - £12.70 - £14.30 per hour

Bank Holiday Enhancement - £40 per shift

Rates from 1st September:

0-12 months service, Monday to Friday - £12.40 per hour

Saturday/Sunday- £12.70 per hour

Rates after 12 months service are as follows:

Monday to Friday -£12.40 - £14.40 per hour

Saturday/Sunday - £12.70 - £14.70 per hour

Bank Holiday Enhancement - £40 per shift

What's in it for you?

• Full CPC training.
• Ongoing development and great career opportunities.
• Working for an inclusive and diverse company that put's our customers at the heart of what we do, and what a responsibility for you to be transporting our precious cargo ensuring they get to their destinations.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Minimum paid 36 hours per week, even if you finish your shift earlier.
• Access to the mydrive app where you can win a £50 voucher monthly for the top 2 bus drivers once you have passed.

Hours of work and role:

• A rotating shift pattern of 5 days in 7, published up to 6-8 weeks in advance so you can plan around shifts.
• Mornings starting from 04:00, Afternoons start from 12:00 and Evenings from 18:00 on a rotational basis.
• We cannot offer fixed early, afternoon or evenings separately.
• Overtime available.

Requirements:

• Must be over 18 years of age.
• Have been driving for a minimum of 6 months.
• No more than 6 points on your licence.
• Will need undergo a drug and alcohol test before your assessment.
• Will need to pass an English comprehension test.
• Great people skills.
• Flexibility as your shifts will start as early as 4AM in the morning but will always work no later than 1AM depending on the time that you start.

Benefits:

• Fantastic career progression opportunities.
• 25 days of annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• Access to the 'Arriva Village', where you can take advantage of store discounts and offers.
• Employee assistance program.
• Free bus travel for you and your family (within the same household).
• Arriva Workplace Pension.