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Arriva • Public Transport • Rail Transport • 6 days ago
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≈ $34k – $60k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Stockton)
Visa
Licensed UK visa sponsor
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 21, 2026. Arriva scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Arriva

Arriva is a European passenger transport company headquartered in Sunderland, England, operating bus, coach, rail and on-demand services in the UK and several other European countries. It employs around 35,000 people and carries more than 1.5 billion passenger journeys a year; its UK businesses include regional bus companies, the open-access rail operator Grand Central and the rail maintenance arm Arriva TrainCare. Hiring centres on trainee and qualified bus drivers, apprentice train drivers, PSV technicians and engineers, plus claims, procurement, bid management, occupational health and talent acquisition roles.
arrivagroup.com • HQ: Sunderland, United Kingdom • Rail Transport • Public Transport • 5000+ employees • Est. 1938
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The Driving Instructors will be responsible for:

  • Managing the day to day progress of their trainees.
  • Ensuring the safety of trainees, whilst under instruction.
  • Teaching trainees the technical skills required to drive a bus.
  • Ensuring trainees meet the standard required to pass their Module 3, driving test element.
  • Teaching their trainees Module 4 practical demonstration and ensuring they possess the knowledge to pass.
  • Coaching trainees in the soft skills that support technical standards.
  • Carrying out Pre Employment Assessments, (PEAs) driver development training and classroom work where required.

The ideal candidate will be an individual who:

Has a strong understanding of the soft skill elements required to be a comprehensive Bus Driver.

  • Is highly professional and confident and demonstrates an ability to communicate effectively.
  • Possesses an ability to appropriately deliver effective, timely and direct feedback, whilst demonstrating a willingness to embrace any feedback received.
  • Shows an ability to empathise with individuals who are finding the driver training journey challenging.
  • Is people orientated and puts learner experience at the centre of everything they do.
  • Demonstrates a flexible approach to tasks and working hours in line with business needs.
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