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Bus Operations Graduate
Arriva Group. Gain hands-on experience in the people, processes and decisions that keep bus services running safely, reliably and efficiently .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities to enhance operational performance in large-scale transport operations. Exhibits effective communication and relationship-building skills to collaborate across teams and improve customer service outcomes.
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Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsStrong Communication SkillsRelationship-Building SkillsInterest In Large-Scale Operations
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Soft Skills
CuriosityDriveConfidenceCollaborative ApproachAbility To Balance Competing Priorities
Tools & Technologies
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Industry Keywords
Public TransportOperational ImprovementService DeliveryDepot OperationsNetwork PerformanceCustomer ExperienceWorkforce Planning
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Gain hands-on experience in the people, processes and decisions that keep bus services running safely, reliably and efficiently
- Develop an understanding of large-scale transport operations across different areas of the bus business
- Gain exposure to service delivery, depot operations, network performance, customer experience, safety, engineering and workforce planning
- Work alongside experienced colleagues to understand operational decision-making and cross-business collaboration
- Contribute to operational improvement initiatives
- Analyse performance information and solve day-to-day operational challenges
- Support activities that improve outcomes for customers, colleagues and the wider business
- Complete operational placements across Arriva business areas
- Develop operational, commercial and leadership capabilities through the graduate programme
- During operational placements, work on site five days a week
Requirements
What you’ll need- Graduate of any degree discipline
- On track to achieve, or already achieved, a degree (2:1 preferred, with strong 2:2 applications considered)
- Right to work in the UK permanently
- Availability to join the programme in September 2027
- Willingness to travel where required as part of the programme
- Curiosity, drive and confidence to keep learning
- Ability to build positive relationships and take ownership
- Interest in large-scale operations and public transport
- Problem-solving and practical-solution skills
- Ability to balance competing priorities and remain calm under pressure
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to analyse information and use insights to support decision-making
- Interest in delivering excellent customer service
- Collaborative approach with different teams and stakeholders
- Interest in working in an international environment and collaborating with colleagues from different cultures and backgrounds
- Comfortable using AI tools to enhance productivity, generate insights, improve problem-solving and identify new ways of working
Benefits
Comp & perks- Two-year graduate development programme
- Structured learning
- Mentoring
- Exposure to senior leaders
- Connected graduate network across Arriva
- Opportunities to develop operational, commercial and leadership capabilities