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Vacancy Trainee Bus Driver
Employer Arriva
Vacancy type Job
Reference number Tra3031
Form of employment Full Time
Salary / Rate £11.40 - £17.32 per Hour
Hours 42.00
Published 07/12/2022
Closing date 31/03/2023

Description

Arriva are currently recruiting Trainee Bus Drivers at their Brixton and Norwood garages to become part of a supportive team and deliver great customer service in the local area. 


Don't worry if you have never driven a bus before as we can train you, so if you are in a similar role or are looking for a change in career then apply now.

Duties

  • To undergo an intensive 3-week training period and theory/practical tests in order to gain your CPC qualification which enables you to drive a bus. 
  • To provide excellent customer service to passengers at all times while safely transporting them to their destination
  • To stay calm under pressure
  • To work a full range of different shifts

Essential criteria

  • Full UK Driving Licence 
  • 6 points or less on your driving licence 
  • Deemed medically fit to drive a bus
  • No unspent drink/drug driving convictions
  • A passion for working with a variety of different people

Additional information

Pay starts at £11.40 per hour while you undergo your training, then goes to £13.83 once you are qualified.

Hourly rate increases with every year of service up to £17.32 per hour at year 6. 


Additional benefits include:

  • Free Oyster Card
  • Free bus travel on Arriva buses outside London
  • 28 days annual leave 

Documents

  • No documents available

This vacancy is closed and is no longer taking applications