Start Your Career with Arriva as a PCV Bus Driver – Join a Community That Drives the Future!
Location: Blyth Depot
Pay Rate: £13.25 - £15.85 per hour
Are you a qualified PCV Bus Driver eager to connect with your community? Join Arriva at our Blyth depot, where you’ll play a vital role in keeping our community moving. From helping commuters get to work to ensuring children arrive at school safely, every journey you make truly matters.
As a Bus Driver, you’ll build relationships with familiar faces along your routes and become a highlight in someone’s day. We take pride in our service and the positive impact we have, and we’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team.
What We Offer:
✔️ Competitive Pay
* Weekdays: £13.55 per hour, rising to £15.40 per hour after six months of service*
* Weekends: £14.00 per hour, rising to £15.85 per hour after six months of service
* Bank Holidays: £30 bonus payment
* Regular pay reviews through frequent negotiations
*Qualified drivers with at least 2 years of bus driving experience in the last 5 years will start on £13.55 p/h basic; otherwise, the starting rate will be £13.25 p/h.
✔️ Additional Benefits:
* 28 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days
* Overtime opportunities
* Free bus travel for you and your family (within the same household)
* Arriva Workplace Pension
* Onsite gym (at the nearby Ashington depot)
* Ongoing CPC training and career development opportunities
* Access to the MyDrive app with monthly rewards (£50 vouchers) for top drivers
* A diverse and inclusive company culture that prioritizes customers
Hours of Work:
* 5 out of 7 rotating shift patterns, planned up to 6-8 weeks in advance
* Mornings starting from 05:00 and evenings finishing around 01:30
* Overtime available based on request/availability
What We Need From You:
* MUST have a valid PCV Licence – This is a non-negotiable requirement.
(If you don’t have a PCV licence yet, apply for our Trainee role, and we’ll provide paid training to help you get qualified!)
* No more than 6 points on your licence
* Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test
* Excellent customer service and people skills
* Flexibility to work various shifts
Why Choose Arriva?
At Arriva, we believe in offering fantastic career progression, development opportunities, and the chance to make a real difference in the community. Whether you aspire to move into management, support training, or become an expert driver, there’s a place for you here.
We’re more than just a transport company – we’re a diverse and inclusive community, united in providing an essential service to our passengers. Join us and enjoy the rewards of making a positive impact on the lives of those around you.