Sign In Post Your Job

Trainee Bus Driver

360 Resourcing Solutions

Location:
United Kingdom , Livingston

Category:
Logistics

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

16.66 - 17.00 GBP / Hour

Save Job

Job Description:

Join our Team as a Trainee Bus Driver at Lothian Country! Are you looking for a rewarding career where every day brings new opportunities to make a difference in your community? Lothian Country are now hiring Trainee Bus Drivers to join our team!

Job Responsibility:

As a Trainee Bus Driver, you’ll ensure our passengers enjoy safe, reliable, and friendly journeys every day. Whether its helping commuters get to work, or families explore the city, you’ll play a vital role in keeping Edinburgh and the Lothians moving

Requirements:

Friendly and Approachable: You’ll be the face of Lothian Buses, delivering outstanding customer service
Safe and Responsible: Safety is our priority, so we need drivers who take pride in their work
Full UK Manual Driving Licence: Held for at least 12 months (no more than 6 penalty points)
Positive Attitude: A can-do mindset and willingness to learn

What we offer:

Paid Training: Paid training for the first 5 weeks whilst you train to gain your PCV Bus Licence (Cat D)
Employee Benefits: Enjoy a full range of benefits including free travel, free health plan, full uniform provided and access to a range of discounts for hundreds of retailers
Training and Development: Annual paid training to help maintain your driver qualification

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 12, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

360 Resourcing Solutions - All Job Offers

Job Link Share:

Looking for more opportunities? Search for other job offers that match your skills and interests.

Suggested Tags:

Frontend Developer , Secretary , Talent Manager , Salesforce Administrator , Data Analyst

Similar Jobs for Trainee Bus Driver

Trainee Bus Driver

Start your bus driving career with Arriva at our Castleford depot, where you wil...

Location

United Kingdom , Castleford

Salary

12.60 - 15.25 GBP / Hour

Arriva London South Limited

Expiration Date

Until further notice

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
Can pass a drug and alcohol test
Great people and customer service skills
Flexibility to work shifts

Job Responsibility

Job Responsibility

Getting commuters to work
Helping customers with popping to the shops
Getting children to school
Providing services to hospitals and universities across the county
Building relationships with customers

What we offer

Full paid training where you'll receive your PCV licence
Overtime opportunities
Ongoing CPC training
Development and great career opportunities
Access to the Mydrive app where you can win a £50 voucher monthly for the top 2 Bus Drivers in the area
Fully equipped Gym on site for just £1 per week
Sun Bed on site
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)
Arriva Workplace Pension

Fulltime

Trainee Bus Driver

Start your bus driving career with Arriva at our Darlington depot, where you wil...

Location

United Kingdom , Darlington

Salary

12.60 - 15.30 GBP / Hour

Arriva London South Limited

Expiration Date

Until further notice

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 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

What we offer

Full paid training where you'll receive your PCV licence
Ongoing CPC training
28 days annual leave rising to 33 days
Development and great career opportunities
Access to the Mydrive app where you can win a £50 voucher monthly for the top 2 Bus Drivers in the area
Free to use staff bus operates a route around the Darlington area
Access to the 'Arriva Village', where you can take advantage of store discounts and offers
Free bus travel for you and your family
Arriva Workplace Pension
Enhanced rates of pay

Fulltime

Trainee Bus Driver

Start Your Bus Driving Career with Arriva at our Runcorn depot– Trainee Opportun...

Location

United Kingdom , Runcorn

Salary

14.52 - 26.45 GBP / Hour

Arriva London South Limited

Expiration Date

Until further notice

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

Job Responsibility

Job Responsibility

Be at the heart of your community, helping commuters get to work, children to school, and neighbours to the shops
Build relationships with regular passengers, be a friendly face, and play a vital role in connecting our customers to what matters most

What we offer

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

Fulltime

Trainee Bus Driver

Start your bus driving career with Arriva at our Whitby depot, where you will be...

Location

United Kingdom , Whitby

Salary

12.60 - 15.30 GBP / Hour

Arriva London South Limited

Expiration Date

Until further notice

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 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

What we offer

Full paid training where you'll receive your PCV licence
Ongoing CPC training
28 days annual leave rising to 33 days
Development and great career opportunities
Access to the Mydrive app where you can win a £50 voucher monthly for the top 2 Bus Drivers in the area
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)
Arriva Workplace Pension
Enhanced rates of pay
Long service awards

Fulltime

Trainee Bus Driver

Start your bus driving career with Arriva at our Dewsbury depot, where you will ...

Location

United Kingdom , Dewsbury

Salary

12.60 - 15.25 GBP / Hour

Arriva London South Limited

Expiration Date

Until further notice

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
Can pass a drug and alcohol test
Great people and customer service skills
Flexibility to work shifts

Job Responsibility

Job Responsibility

Getting commuters to work
Helping customers with popping to the shops
Getting children to school
Providing important services to hospitals and universities across the county
Building relationships with customers
Ensuring passengers get to their destinations

What we offer

Full paid training where you'll receive your PCV licence
Overtime opportunities
Ongoing CPC training
Development and great career opportunities
Access to the Mydrive app where you can win a £50 voucher monthly for the top 2 Bus Drivers in the area
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

Fulltime

Trainee Bus Driver

Start your bus driving career with Arriva at our Heckmondwike depot, where you w...

Location

United Kingdom , Heckmondwike

Salary

12.60 - 15.25 GBP / Hour

Arriva London South Limited

Expiration Date

Until further notice

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
Can pass a drug and alcohol test
Great people and customer service skills
Flexibility to work shifts

Job Responsibility

Job Responsibility

Getting commuters to work
Helping customers with popping to the shops
Getting children to school
Providing an important service in connecting our customers to what matters to them
Building relationships with customers
Being the highlight of someone’s day
Transporting our precious cargo ensuring they get to their destinations

What we offer

Full paid training where you'll receive your PCV licence
Overtime opportunities
Ongoing CPC training
Development and great career opportunities
Access to the Mydrive app where you can win a £50 voucher monthly for the top 2 Bus Drivers in the area
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

Fulltime

Trainee Bus Driver

Start Your Journey as a Trainee Bus Driver with Arriva London. No experience? No...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary

13.85 - 20.01 GBP / Hour

Arriva London South Limited

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum age of 18 with a UK driving licence for at least 6 months
No more than 6 penalty points on your licence
A friendly attitude and commitment to great customer service
Willingness to work weekends and flexible shift patterns
Must pass a drug and alcohol test as part of your assessment

What we offer

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
Free travel on the TfL network for you and one household nominee
Workplace pension
Access to Arriva Village – exclusive discounts and offers
Cycle to Work Scheme
Monthly £50 safety reward vouchers for top-performing drivers
Real career progression opportunities
A strong sense of community and support

Fulltime

Trainee Bus Driver

Start Your Journey as a Trainee Bus Driver with Arriva London. No experience? No...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary

13.85 - 16.00 GBP / Hour

Arriva London South Limited

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum age of 18 with a UK driving licence for at least 6 months
No more than 6 penalty points on your licence
A friendly attitude and commitment to great customer service
Willingness to work weekends and flexible shift patterns
Must pass a drug and alcohol test as part of your assessment

Job Responsibility

Job Responsibility

Helping Londoners get to work, school, or across the city
Play a key role in keeping the capital moving

What we offer

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
Free travel on the TfL network for you and one household nominee
Workplace pension
Access to Arriva Village – exclusive discounts and offers
Cycle to Work Scheme
Monthly £50 safety reward vouchers for top-performing drivers
Real career progression opportunities
A strong sense of community and support

Fulltime