Talent.com
Arriva Group
Trainee Bus DriverArriva Group • Whitby, Durham Region, CA
Trainee Bus Driver

Trainee Bus Driver

Arriva Group • Whitby, Durham Region, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Pay Rate: £13.05 - £15.84 per hour

Start your bus driving career with Arriva at our Whitby 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 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 Increase from 28th of June 2026: £13.70 - £16.00 per hour

Pay Rate Breakdown

  • Weekdays – £13.05 first 6 months, £13.47 between 6–18 months service and then £15.54 per hour
  • Weekends – £13.35 first 6 months, £13.77 between 6–18 months service and then £15.84 per hour
  • Bank Holiday – £40 bonus paid per shift.
  • £13.70 first 6 months
  • £14.00 between 6–18 months service and then
  • £16.00 per hour after
  • Bank Holiday – £40 bonus paid per shift.

What’s in it for you?

  • Full paid training where you’ll receive your PCV licence – training generally lasts approx. 4 weeks at our Training School, followed by a few weeks with a mentor.
  • Ongoing CPC training.
  • 28 days annual leave rising to 33 days.
  • Development and great career opportunities – into management, support training, or as an expert driver.
  • Working for an inclusive and diverse company that puts our customers at the heart of what we do, and 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 around 05:00, 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 over 18 years of age.
  • Have been driving for a minimum of 6 months.
  • No more than 6 points on your licence.
  • Will need to 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 4 AM in the morning but will always work no later than 1 AM depending on the time that you start.

Benefits

  • Fantastic career progression and training opportunities.
  • 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.
  • Arriva Workplace Pension.
  • Enhanced rates of pay.
  • 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 driver.

At Arriva we strive for inclusion and diversity, we are a community that brings everyone together, not just our passengers.

#J-18808-Ljbffr
Create a job alert for this search

Trainee Bus Driver • Whitby, Durham Region, CA

Similar jobs

Driver Mobility OT - Hybrid Assessment & Training

Saint ElizabethWhitby, Durham Region, CA
Full-time

A leading healthcare provider in Whitby is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist to conduct driving assessments and provide rehabilitation services.You will help clients achieve their mobility... Show more

 • Promoted

Trigonometry Private Tutoring Jobs Pickering

SuperprofPickering, CA
Full-time

Superprof is Canada's #1 tutoring platform, and we're actively recruiting passionate tutors! Whether you're a student, a professional, or simply someone who loves teaching, join the largest communi... Show more

 • Promoted

Trigonometry Private Tutoring Jobs Whitby

SuperprofWhitby, CA
Full-time

Superprof is Canada's #1 tutoring platform, and we're actively recruiting passionate tutors! Whether you're a student, a professional, or simply someone who loves teaching, join the largest communi... Show more

 • Promoted

Management Trainee

Enterprise HoldingsUxbridge, ON, CA
Permanent

Start your career with Enterprise Mobility! We’re.Whether you see yourself in sales, business development, customer service, retail management, or operations, as a manager in training, you can coun... Show more

 • Promoted

School Bus Driver

Durham School ServicesBeaverton, ON, CA
Full-time

Company: Durham School Services.Competitive pay with a $1,500 sign‑on bonus for valid B‑License holders.Training provided at no cost to you.Safety meetings and employee engagement events.A rewardin... Show more

 • Promoted

Management Trainee: Lead Your Own Branch

EnterpriseUxbridge, ON, CA
Full-time

A leading provider of mobility solutions seeks a Management Trainee in Uxbridge.This role offers a structured training program where you will learn to manage a branch while excelling in customer se... Show more

 • Promoted

Authorized Training Supervisor

Cpus Engineering Staffing Solutions Inc.Pickering, ON, CA
Full-time

We are currently requesting resumes for the following position.Authorized Training Supervisor.Wednesday, February 05, 2025 (5:00PM EST).Assist, mentor and participate with regular authorization tra... Show more

 • Promoted

Earn Cash From Taking Surveys Online

Earn HausBrock, ON, CA
Full-time +1

Looking for people to participate in taking online surveys for Fortune 500 brands.All you need to do is complete online surveys by sharing your opinion.You will help influence brand decisions on se... Show more

 • Promoted

Trigonometry Private Tutoring Jobs Claremont

SuperprofClaremont, CA
Full-time

Superprof is Canada's #1 tutoring platform, and we're actively recruiting passionate tutors! Whether you're a student, a professional, or simply someone who loves teaching, join the largest communi... Show more

 • Promoted

Trigonometry Private Tutoring Jobs Greenbank

SuperprofGreenbank, CA
Full-time

Superprof is Canada's #1 tutoring platform, and we're actively recruiting passionate tutors! Whether you're a student, a professional, or simply someone who loves teaching, join the largest communi... Show more

 • Promoted

Pet Trainer

PetSmartOshawa, Durham Region, CA
Full-time

PetSmart does Anything for Pets and Everything for You - JOIN OUR TEAM!.At PetSmart, we’re more than just a company.We believe when our associates are happy and healthy, they can provide the best p... Show more

 • Promoted

Trigonometry Private Tutoring Jobs Ajax

SuperprofAjax, CA
Full-time

Superprof is Canada's #1 tutoring platform, and we're actively recruiting passionate tutors! Whether you're a student, a professional, or simply someone who loves teaching, join the largest communi... Show more

 • Promoted

Trigonometry Private Tutoring Jobs Oshawa

SuperprofOshawa, CA
Full-time

Superprof is Canada's #1 tutoring platform, and we're actively recruiting passionate tutors! Whether you're a student, a professional, or simply someone who loves teaching, join the largest communi... Show more

 • Promoted

Ready-Mix Drivers - Whitby

Votorantim Cimentos North America (VCNA)Whitby, Durham Region, CA
Permanent

We are Canada Building Materials (CBM), part of Votorantim Cimentos North America (VCNA).Established principally in Ontario, Canada, St.Marys CBM is the building materials division of St.Our CBM Re... Show more

 • Promoted

Start as a Management Trainee in Uxbridge

Enterprise HoldingsUxbridge, ON, CA
Full-time

Kickstart your career with Enterprise Mobility as a Management Trainee in Uxbridge.This role focuses on mastery in customer service, sales, and operations from day one.The Management Trainee progra... Show more

 • Promoted

Management Trainee

EnterpriseUxbridge, ON, CA
Permanent

Start your career with Enterprise Mobility! We’re hiring immediately for our respected Management Training Program.Whether you see yourself in sales, business development, customer service, retail ... Show more

 • Promoted

Trigonometry Private Tutoring Jobs Beaverton

SuperprofBeaverton, Ontario (ON), CA
Full-time

Superprof is Canada's tutoring platform, and we're actively recruiting passionate tutors! Whether you're a student, a professional, or simply someone who loves teaching, join the largest community ... Show more

 • Promoted

Drivers needed in Toronto

Lyft, IncUxbridge, ON, CA
Full-time

You must meet the following requirements to qualify:.Add your codes when you sign up.It’s not possible to enter a sign‑on code after signing up.Be approved to drive in an eligible region offering t... Show more