Digital & Technology Graduate

Every day, millions of people rely on transport to access the people, places and opportunities that matter most. At Arriva, we're shaping the future of passenger transport and investing in the people who will help lead it.

We are one of Europe's leading passenger transport partners, helping people get to work, education, healthcare, family and the moments that matter. Operating across 11 countries, with around 35,000 colleagues and more than 1.5 billion passenger journeys each year, we're a business with the scale to make a difference and the ambition to keep moving forward.

Through our Graduate Programme, we're looking for talented graduates who are curious, motivated to learn and ready to grow their careers with us.

If you're ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

The Graduate Opportunity

As a Digital & Technology Graduate, you'll gain exposure to the systems, technologies and digital solutions that help keep Arriva moving and support the future of passenger transport.

Through rotations across the Digital & Technology function, you'll gain experience in different areas, work with a range of teams and build a broad understanding of how digital and technology support our business, operations and customers.

Working alongside colleagues across Arriva, you'll contribute to projects that use digital solutions, technology and data to improve operational performance, customer experience and business decision-making. You'll gain an understanding of how technology works in a real operational environment and how digital solutions can make a difference to both our colleagues and customers.

Throughout the programme, you'll develop your technical knowledge, commercial awareness and problem-solving skills, while gaining insight into how digital and technology can support transformation across a large international organisation.

You'll also have opportunities to contribute to initiatives focused on innovation, digital transformation, continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.

Location: This role can be based at our Sunderland or London office and operates on a hybrid basis, with a minimum of three days per week in the office.

What We’re Looking For:

We're not expecting you to have all the answers. We're looking for graduates with curiosity, drive and the confidence to keep learning. People who take ownership, build positive relationships and want to make a meaningful contribution from day one. 

What matters most is your potential. We're looking for people who are eager to learn, motivated to grow and ready to develop their Arriva Graduate EDGE. 

About You:

We're open to applications from graduates of all degree disciplines, although applicants with backgrounds in digital, technology data, engineering, mathematics or related fields may find the role particularly relevant.

We're particularly interested in people who:

• Enjoy solving complex problems and finding practical solutions

• Are curious about how technology can improve organisations and customer experiences

• Like working with data, information and insights

• Enjoy analysing, testing and improving processes

• Have an interest in innovation, digital technologies and continuous improvement

• Want to help shape the future of transport through technology and data

The Graduate Programme

Alongside your role, you'll be part of our two-year graduate development programme, benefiting from structured learning, mentoring, exposure to senior leaders and a connected graduate network across Arriva.

The breadth of experience gained throughout the programme will help you explore different career pathways and build a strong foundation for your future career.

You'll also have opportunities to develop your expertise through professional learning in areas such as digital transformation, data and analytics, cloud technologies and project management, helping you build the skills needed for a successful career in Digital & Technology.

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for this opportunity, you'll need: 

• To be on track to achieve, or have already achieved, a degree (2:1 preferred, with strong 2:2 applications considered) 

• The 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

If you have any questions about the role or the application process, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our Early Careers team at earlycareers@arriva.co.uk. We're always happy to help.

The closing date for applications is close of play Friday 27 November 2026. We'd encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience, as we review applications as they are received and may close this opportunity early. 

About Us

Arriva is a leading provider of passenger transport across Europe, employing around 34,400 people and delivering around 1.6 billion passenger journeys. With buses, trains, coaches, trams, waterbuses, bike-sharing systems, on-demand transport solutions and a rolling stock leasing company, Arriva proudly connects people and communities safely, reliably and sustainably across 11 countries, delivering these services in a better way, every day. The activities of Arriva are divided into four business units: UK Bus, UK Trains, The Netherlands and Mainland Europe. Arriva has passenger transport operations in the Czech Republic, Croatia, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and the United Kingdom, and also operates a rolling stock leasing company in Romania.