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Trainee Bus Driver - Shrewsbury

Arriva Plc

Trainee Bus Driver - Shrewsbury

£23795

Arriva Plc, Shrewsbury, Shropshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 3 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 222af8364aad457f9fe7ae43f75f3222

Full Job Description

  • Must be over 18 years of age.

  • Have been driving for a minimum of 6 months.

  • Will need undergo a drug and alcohol test before your assessment.

  • Great people skills.

  • Must have a UK driving licence.

  • Flexibility as your shifts will start as early as 5 : 15 in the morning but will always work no later than 21 : 30 depending on the time that you start.

    We are the main operator in the area and Shrewsbury depot provides a mix of local, inter-urban and Park & Ride services connecting communities in Shrewsbury town and the surrounding areas.


    • Pay rates :

    £11.44 per hour during the training

    £11.65 per hour for first 6 months of service

    £13.35 per hour after 6 months of service

    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 37.5 hours even if you finish your shift earlier.

  • No Sundays and every other weekend off .

  • Double time on Good Friday., Fantastic career progression opportunities.

  • Access to the 'Arriva Village', where you can take advantage of store discounts and offers.

  • No work on bank holidays apart from Good Friday which is paid double time !

  • Free bus travel for you and your family (within the same household).

  • Arriva Workplace Pension.

  • Long service award.

  • Access to the mydrive app and road safety scheme where you can get rewarded a £50 voucher monthly for being the top Arriva driver.


    • This is an excellent time to start your career with us, with rates increasing and not to mention our brilliant Arriva training school, on-going development, Career progression and guidance and support from your site throughout your journey with us.

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