Bus Driver

Job description

Salary: £12.40 – £14.70 per hour

We’re proud of our customer service and the support we provide to the community. If you’re a like-minded individual with a passion for people, we’d love to have you on our team!

Pay Rates

Trainee Drivers
• Monday to Friday: £12.40 per hour rising to £12.65 after 12 months and then rising again to £14.40 after 24 months.
• Weekends: £12.70 per hour rising to £12.95 after 12 months and then rising again to £14.70 after 24 months.
• Bank Holidays: £40 in additional bonus paid per shift.

Fully Qualified PCV Drivers
• Monday to Friday: £12.65 per hour, rising to £14.40 per hour after 6 months service.
• Weekends: £12.95 per hour, rising to £14.70 per hour after 6 months service.

What’s in It for You?
• Trainee Drivers: Full paid training, including obtaining your PCV license 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 My drive app for top-performing drivers.

Shift Patterns
• 5 out of 7 rotating shifts planned, with 1 in 3 weekends off, including 1 in 6 as a long weekend (Thursday to Sunday).
• Morning shifts starting at 04:00, and evenings ending by 01:30.
• Overtime available on request.

Requirements
• Be over 18 years old with at least 6 months of driving experience.
• Hold a valid UK driving license with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Pass a drug and alcohol test.
• Great customer service and communication skills.
• Hold a full PCV license (if qualified PCV driver).
• No more than 6 penalty points.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills.