Train driver at Arriva
People in this role may also be known as train and tram drivers.
10 workers in this role at Arriva have taken the survey.
How much does Arriva pay train drivers?
Train driver employees at Arriva are typically paid £32.72–39.23 an hour, based on data from 10 employees.
What is management like for train driver employees at Arriva?
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Head office understands the frontline
Do train drivers think Arriva head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office understands what’s happening where they work
How we know this
71% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they workBased on information from 7 job reviews
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Managers are respectful
Do train drivers at Arriva feel treated by respect by their managers?
People feel treated with respect by their managers
How we know this
90% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managersBased on information from 10 job reviews
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
Here’s a recent review that mentions management:
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Best thing
Money, Freedom, Paid Holidays, Job Security, Managerial support
Worst thing
Late finishes followed by early start times
PCV driver, March 2021
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Good choice of shifts
Do train drivers at Arriva get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work
How we know this
60% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they workBased on information from 10 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for train drivers to book a holiday at Arriva?
People find it easy to book holidays
How we know this
100% of people report it’s easy to book holidaysBased on information from 9 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Easy to take sick leave
How easy is it for train drivers to take sick leave at Arriva?
People find it easy to take sick leave
How we know this
100% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sickBased on information from 10 job reviews
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No short notice shift changes
Do Arriva managers change train drivers shifts at short notice?
Managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice
How we know this
90% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minuteBased on information from 10 job reviews
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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People get proper breaks
Do train drivers at Arriva get proper breaks?
People get proper breaks
How we know this
100% of people report that they get to take proper breaksBased on information from 10 job reviews
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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4+ weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do train drivers get of their shift pattern at Arriva?
People get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working
How we know this
- 10% report getting one week notice or less
- 0% report getting two weeks notice
- 10% report getting three weeks notice
- 80% report getting four weeks notice or more
- 0% report having a fixed rota
Based on information from 10 job reviews
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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No unpaid extra work
Do train drivers at Arriva do extra work that they don't get paid for?
No. People don’t do unpaid extra work
How we know this
100% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid workBased on information from 10 job reviews
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Here’s a recent review that mentions hours:
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Best thing
Easy work, guaranteed hours
Worst thing
Long, unpaid breaks, long, unpaid travel time from depot to workplaces
Bus driver, February 2021
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Enough training
Do train drivers get enough training when they start at Arriva?
People get enough training when they start
How we know this
100% of people report they got enough training when they started working hereBased on information from 10 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Opportunities to progress
Are train drivers given support to progress at Arriva?
People are given support to progress here
How we know this
In the last year, 78% of people report being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their roleBased on information from 9 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Latest reviews from train drivers at Arriva
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Best thing
Pay, terms and conditions, time off, pension
Worst thing
Shift work
Employee, April 2021
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Best thing
Pay, variety, time off.
Worst thing
Shift work, pressure to perform well.
Employee, February 2021
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Best thing
Shifts, 4 day week, salary
Train driver, February 2021
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Best thing
Pay , terms, conditions. Work life balance
Worst thing
Shifts
Train driver, August 2020
How Arriva ranks
Arriva ranks 20th to work for in train or tram driver employers
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