Trainee Bus DriverApplylocations: Durham Bus Depottime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR032135 Trainee Bus Driver - Pay Rate: £13.70 - £16.30 per hour Start your bus driving career with Arriva at our Durham depot, where you will be at the heart of your community! Whether it is getting commuters to work, helping customers with popping to the shops or getting children to school - we provide an important service in connecting our customers to what matters to them.As a Bus Driver, you will get to know the familiar faces on your routes, build relationships and even be the highlight of someone's day. Did you know that Bus Drivers are one of the most thanked jobs in the UK?We are proud of our customer service and how we support our community - and we would love to have like-minded individuals as part of our team.Pay Rate: £13.70 - £16.30 per hour Weekdays - £13.70 first 12 months, £14.00 between 12-24 months service and then £16.00 per hour Weekends - £14.00 first 12 months, £14.30 between 12-24 months service and then £16.30 per hour Bank Holiday - £40 bonus paid per shift. What's in it for you? Full paid training where you'll receive your PCV licence - you'll go through our Arriva Training School and learn everything you need to know about being a Bus Driver. The training generally last approx. 4 weeks and will take place at our Ashington depot, before you then work with a mentor for a further few weeks. Ongoing CPC training. 28 days annual leave rising to 33 days. Onsite gym. Development and great career opportunities - whether that's into management, support training, or as an expert driver. 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. Access to the Mydrive app where you can win a £50 voucher monthly for the top 2 Bus Drivers in the area 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 at request/availability. Requirements: Must be at least 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 and training opportunities Free to use staff bus operates a route around the Ashington area in the mornings and evenings to get drivers to and from work at those early start times and late finishes Access to the 'Arriva Village', where you can take advantage of store discounts and offers Free bus travel for you and your family (within the same household) if you do not need to use it then you can nominate someone else An onsite gym at our Ashington depot. Arriva Workplace Pension Long service awards Access to the Mydrive app and road safety scheme where you can get rewarded a £50 voucher monthly for being the top Arriva driverAt Arriva we strive for inclusion and diversity, we are a community that brings everyone together, not just our passengers.
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
Trainee Bus DriverApplylocations: Durham Bus Depottime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR032135 Trainee Bus Driver - Pay Rate: £13.70 - £16.30 per hour Start your bus driving career with Arriva at our Durham depot, where you will be at the heart of your community! Whether it is getting commuters to work, helping customers with popping to the shops or getting children to school - we provide an important service in connecting our customers to what matters to them.As a Bus Driver, you will get to know the familiar faces on your routes, build relationships and even be the highlight of someone's day. Did you know that Bus Drivers are one of the most thanked jobs in the UK?We are proud of our customer service and how we support our community - and we would love to have like-minded individuals as part of our team.Pay Rate: £13.70 - £16.30 per hour Weekdays - £13.70 first 12 months, £14.00 between 12-24 months service and then £16.00 per hour Weekends - £14.00 first 12 months, £14.30 between 12-24 months service and then £16.30 per hour Bank Holiday - £40 bonus paid per shift. What's in it for you? Full paid training where you'll receive your PCV licence - you'll go through our Arriva Training School and learn everything you need to know about being a Bus Driver. The training generally last approx. 4 weeks and will take place at our Ashington depot, before you then work with a mentor for a further few weeks. Ongoing CPC training. 28 days annual leave rising to 33 days. Onsite gym. Development and great career opportunities - whether that's into management, support training, or as an expert driver. 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. Access to the Mydrive app where you can win a £50 voucher monthly for the top 2 Bus Drivers in the area 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 at request/availability. Requirements: Must be at least 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 and training opportunities Free to use staff bus operates a route around the Ashington area in the mornings and evenings to get drivers to and from work at those early start times and late finishes Access to the 'Arriva Village', where you can take advantage of store discounts and offers Free bus travel for you and your family (within the same household) if you do not need to use it then you can nominate someone else An onsite gym at our Ashington depot. Arriva Workplace Pension Long service awards Access to the Mydrive app and road safety scheme where you can get rewarded a £50 voucher monthly for being the top Arriva driverAt Arriva we strive for inclusion and diversity, we are a community that brings everyone together, not just our passengers.
Arriva is hiring a Trainee Bus Driver at our Durham depot. This role trains you to obtain and hold a PCV licence, with a structured 4-week training period followed by mentoring. The package includes a clear progression path, shifts, and a focus on community transport. Starting pay is £13.70-£16.30 per hour with structured increases by tenure, plus benefits such as annual leave, an onsite gym, and future career opportunities within Arriva.
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
Arriva is hiring a Trainee Bus Driver at our Durham depot. This role trains you to obtain and hold a PCV licence, with a structured 4-week training period followed by mentoring. The package includes a clear progression path, shifts, and a focus on community transport. Starting pay is £13.70-£16.30 per hour with structured increases by tenure, plus benefits such as annual leave, an onsite gym, and future career opportunities within Arriva.
Arriva is seeking a skilled PSV Mechanic for our Southend depot. The role covers servicing, maintenance and diagnostics on a fleet of buses and coaches to Arriva and DVSA standards, with a focus on reliability and safety. We offer a full-time contract with clear progression, 40 hours per week plus overtime, and generous leave including 25 days holiday and 8 bank holidays. Training to drive a bus is provided and there are strong wellbeing and pension benefits.
Jul 30, 2026
Full time
Arriva is seeking a skilled PSV Mechanic for our Southend depot. The role covers servicing, maintenance and diagnostics on a fleet of buses and coaches to Arriva and DVSA standards, with a focus on reliability and safety. We offer a full-time contract with clear progression, 40 hours per week plus overtime, and generous leave including 25 days holiday and 8 bank holidays. Training to drive a bus is provided and there are strong wellbeing and pension benefits.
Skilled Shift EngineerApplylocations: Southend Bus Depottime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR032916We are looking for experienced and ambitious Skilled Shift PSV Mechanic to join Arriva, based at our Southend depot.As a PSV Engineer, your role would involve carrying out planned and preventative maintenance along with diagnostic fault finding and reactive repairs to a fleet of commercially operated buses & coaches, to the strict standards set by both Arriva, and the DVSA. What Arriva can offer you as a PSV Mechanic: £22.90 per hour £34.35 per hour for Overtime. 40 hours per week Full-time, permanent contract. Overtime availability. 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays. Fantastic career progression. Free bus travel for you and a nominated member of your family If you don't have a PCV licence, we teach you to drive a bus! Arriva Village - Retail discounts and offers worth up to £1,200 per year Arriva Wellbeing Service (Mental Health Support & Wellbeing Support. Arriva Workplace Pension. The role of a PSV Mechanic will involve: Servicing, maintenance and repairs to Arriva and DVSA standards. Continuous improvement of vehicle reliability. MOT preparation, planned preventative maintenance campaigns and quality checks. Vehicle fault diagnosis and ensuring reliability and maintenance is kept to Arriva Standards (Higher than DVSA). Attending roadside breakdowns. Requirements of a PSV Mechanic: Qualifications for PSV/HGV maintenance and repair - Minimum of NVQ level 3 or any equivalent international qualification (will require confirmation). A full UK driving licence (6 points or less). Ability to be passed fit for a PCV pre-employment medical. APPLY NOW to join the Arriva team to help deliver our vision of providing clean, sustainable and reliable transport services to our customers for a greener future.
Jul 30, 2026
Full time
Skilled Shift EngineerApplylocations: Southend Bus Depottime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR032916We are looking for experienced and ambitious Skilled Shift PSV Mechanic to join Arriva, based at our Southend depot.As a PSV Engineer, your role would involve carrying out planned and preventative maintenance along with diagnostic fault finding and reactive repairs to a fleet of commercially operated buses & coaches, to the strict standards set by both Arriva, and the DVSA. What Arriva can offer you as a PSV Mechanic: £22.90 per hour £34.35 per hour for Overtime. 40 hours per week Full-time, permanent contract. Overtime availability. 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays. Fantastic career progression. Free bus travel for you and a nominated member of your family If you don't have a PCV licence, we teach you to drive a bus! Arriva Village - Retail discounts and offers worth up to £1,200 per year Arriva Wellbeing Service (Mental Health Support & Wellbeing Support. Arriva Workplace Pension. The role of a PSV Mechanic will involve: Servicing, maintenance and repairs to Arriva and DVSA standards. Continuous improvement of vehicle reliability. MOT preparation, planned preventative maintenance campaigns and quality checks. Vehicle fault diagnosis and ensuring reliability and maintenance is kept to Arriva Standards (Higher than DVSA). Attending roadside breakdowns. Requirements of a PSV Mechanic: Qualifications for PSV/HGV maintenance and repair - Minimum of NVQ level 3 or any equivalent international qualification (will require confirmation). A full UK driving licence (6 points or less). Ability to be passed fit for a PCV pre-employment medical. APPLY NOW to join the Arriva team to help deliver our vision of providing clean, sustainable and reliable transport services to our customers for a greener future.
Trainee Bus DriverApplylocations: Wrexham Bus Depottime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR032166 Trainee Bus Driver £13.45 - £19.13 per hour Start Your Bus Driving Career with Arriva at our Wrexham depot- Trainee Opportunities Available! At Arriva, our Bus Drivers are at the heart of the communities we serve. Whether it's getting children to school or commuters to work. You'll connect our customers to what matters to them. Providing excellent customer service and making a real difference in communities. We're one team, moving forwards together to make travelling by bus the best choice for our customers.Don't worry if you've never driven a bus before, we'll be with you every step of the way to get you started. With the help of our experienced team and our Arriva Training School, you'll have all the tools you need for full CPC training, so you'll be behind the wheel in no time.We do the right thing at Arriva, that's why you'll be earning an hourly rate will be £13.45 for trainees for 12 month which rises to £15.80 after 12 months! Pay Rates: Trainee Drivers: £13.45 per hour (first 3 weeks) Post-training (Trainees): Monday to Saturday: £13.45/hr (rising to £15.80 after 12 months) Sunday: £18.70(rising to £22.00 after 12 month) Bank Holidays: £19.13/hr (rising to £22.50 after 12 months) What's in It for You? Trainee Drivers: Full paid training, including obtaining your PCV licence through our Arriva Training School. Ongoing CPC training for all drivers and professional development opportunities. Career progression into management, support training, or becoming an expert driver. Flexible and rotating shifts planned 6-8 weeks in advance. Free bus travel for you and your family (or a nominee). Access to the Arriva Village for store discounts and offers. Free staff bus and shuttle services to and from work. Monthly rewards through the Mydrive app for top-performing drivers. Shift Patterns: 5 out of 7 rotating shift patterns, planned 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 at request / availability. Requirements: Be over 18 years old with at least 12 months of driving experience. Hold a valid UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points. Pass a drug and alcohol test. Great customer service and communication skills. No more than 6 penalty points. Pass a drug and alcohol test. Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills. Why Join Arriva? At Arriva, we're not just connecting passengers; we're creating a community that values inclusion and diversity. Whether you're an experienced driver or starting your journey as a trainee, you'll enjoy paid training, enhanced pay rates, and a supportive team environment where you can thrive.Take the wheel of your future-apply today and become part of the Arriva family at our Wrexham depot!
Jul 30, 2026
Full time
Trainee Bus DriverApplylocations: Wrexham Bus Depottime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR032166 Trainee Bus Driver £13.45 - £19.13 per hour Start Your Bus Driving Career with Arriva at our Wrexham depot- Trainee Opportunities Available! At Arriva, our Bus Drivers are at the heart of the communities we serve. Whether it's getting children to school or commuters to work. You'll connect our customers to what matters to them. Providing excellent customer service and making a real difference in communities. We're one team, moving forwards together to make travelling by bus the best choice for our customers.Don't worry if you've never driven a bus before, we'll be with you every step of the way to get you started. With the help of our experienced team and our Arriva Training School, you'll have all the tools you need for full CPC training, so you'll be behind the wheel in no time.We do the right thing at Arriva, that's why you'll be earning an hourly rate will be £13.45 for trainees for 12 month which rises to £15.80 after 12 months! Pay Rates: Trainee Drivers: £13.45 per hour (first 3 weeks) Post-training (Trainees): Monday to Saturday: £13.45/hr (rising to £15.80 after 12 months) Sunday: £18.70(rising to £22.00 after 12 month) Bank Holidays: £19.13/hr (rising to £22.50 after 12 months) What's in It for You? Trainee Drivers: Full paid training, including obtaining your PCV licence through our Arriva Training School. Ongoing CPC training for all drivers and professional development opportunities. Career progression into management, support training, or becoming an expert driver. Flexible and rotating shifts planned 6-8 weeks in advance. Free bus travel for you and your family (or a nominee). Access to the Arriva Village for store discounts and offers. Free staff bus and shuttle services to and from work. Monthly rewards through the Mydrive app for top-performing drivers. Shift Patterns: 5 out of 7 rotating shift patterns, planned 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 at request / availability. Requirements: Be over 18 years old with at least 12 months of driving experience. Hold a valid UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points. Pass a drug and alcohol test. Great customer service and communication skills. No more than 6 penalty points. Pass a drug and alcohol test. Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills. Why Join Arriva? At Arriva, we're not just connecting passengers; we're creating a community that values inclusion and diversity. Whether you're an experienced driver or starting your journey as a trainee, you'll enjoy paid training, enhanced pay rates, and a supportive team environment where you can thrive.Take the wheel of your future-apply today and become part of the Arriva family at our Wrexham depot!
Arriva in Wrexham is hiring a Trainee Bus Driver. You'll start with full paid training to obtain a PCV licence and receive ongoing CPC training for professional development. The role offers career progression into management or expert driving, with flexible rotating shifts arranged 6-8 weeks ahead. Shifts start early or later in the day; 5 out of 7 patterns rotate, and benefits include free staff travel and store discounts. Join Arriva to build your future at the Wrexham depot.
Jul 30, 2026
Full time
Arriva in Wrexham is hiring a Trainee Bus Driver. You'll start with full paid training to obtain a PCV licence and receive ongoing CPC training for professional development. The role offers career progression into management or expert driving, with flexible rotating shifts arranged 6-8 weeks ahead. Shifts start early or later in the day; 5 out of 7 patterns rotate, and benefits include free staff travel and store discounts. Join Arriva to build your future at the Wrexham depot.
A major transport company in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a skilled Shift Engineer to ensure the maintenance and reliability of vehicles. This role requires NVQ Level 3 in PSV or HGV Engineering and involves daily vehicle inspections, managing staff, and overseeing workshop operations. You'll have the opportunity to work rotating shifts and benefit from competitive pay, including overtime and various employee perks. Join us to help keep the UK moving toward a sustainable future.
Jul 29, 2026
Full time
A major transport company in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a skilled Shift Engineer to ensure the maintenance and reliability of vehicles. This role requires NVQ Level 3 in PSV or HGV Engineering and involves daily vehicle inspections, managing staff, and overseeing workshop operations. You'll have the opportunity to work rotating shifts and benefit from competitive pay, including overtime and various employee perks. Join us to help keep the UK moving toward a sustainable future.