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[/company/arriva](/company/arriva)[Arriva](/company/arriva)
# Trainee Bus Driver at Arriva

Compensation · Listed in posting

£15/hr

**Location**
: London, England

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: entry

**Posted**
: Sep 24, 2026

## Description

Arriva London is hiring a Trainee Bus Driver to learn bus driving through fully paid professional training, with no prior experience required. The role is full-time, 38 hours per week, on a rotating five-day shift pattern across London garages, with early, afternoon, and evening shifts. Applicants must be at least 18, hold a full UK driving licence for at least six months, have no more than six penalty points, demonstrate customer service and communication skills, and pass a medical assessment including a drug and alcohol test. Pay is £14.80 per hour during training and £16.00 per hour once qualified, with overtime opportunities.

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