Trainee Bus Driver

Job Description Trainee Bus Driver Are you looking for a rewarding career where every day is different, you make a real difference to your local community, and you are part of a supportive team? We are currently recruiting Trainee Bus Drivers to join our team in Whitby. /n We are looking for individuals who are reliable, customer-focused, and committed to providing a safe and professional service. Strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and a passion for helping people are essential. 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. /n What’s in it for you? /n /n 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 Training School, before you then work with a mentor for a further few weeks. /n Ongoing CPC training. /n 28 days annual leave rising to 33 days. /n Development and great career opportunities - whether that's into management, support training, or as an expert driver. /n 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. /n/n Hours of work and role: /n /n A rotating shift pattern of 5 days in 7, published up to 6-8 weeks in advance so you can plan around shifts. /n Mornings starting from around 05:00, Afternoons start from 12:00 and Evenings from 18:00 on a rotational basis. /n We cannot offer fixed early, afternoon or evenings separately. /n Overtime available at request/availability. /n/n Requirements: /n /n Must be over 18 years of age. /n Have been driving for a minimum of 6 months. /n No more than 6 points on your licence. /n Will need undergo a drug and alcohol test before your assessment. /n Will need to pass an English comprehension test. /n Great people skills. /n 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. /n/n Benefits: /n /n Fantastic career progression and training opportunities /n Access to the 'Arriva Village', where you can take advantage of store discounts and offers /n 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 /n Arriva Workplace Pension /n Enhanced rates of pay /n Long service awards /n Access to the Mydrive app and road safety scheme where you can get rewarded a £50 voucher monthly for being the top Arriva driver /n/n At Arriva we strive for inclusion and diversity, we are a community that brings everyone together, not just our passengers. /n If this sounds like you, please hit apply now! /n Reference: AGS604Vacancy: Trainee Bus DriverLocation: Whitby, North YorkshireSalary: £13.05 - £15.84 per hourHours: A rotating shift pattern of 5 days in 7, published up to 6-8 weeks in advance. /n Smart Hire are advertising on behalf of an external client.

Created: 2026-04-03