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£15.40 - £21.25 per hour
Drive your career forward with Arriva London at our Clapton Garage as an Experienced PCV or Trainee Bus Driver and be right at the heart of your community! Whether it's helping commuters get to work, guiding tourists through London’s famous sights, or ensuring children arrive safely at school, we play a vital role in keeping our capital connected.
Arriva London is one of the largest bus operators in the capital, transporting nearly 300 million passengers annually across over 50 million miles! Our renowned red buses are a fleet to be proud of, with significant investment aiming to fully electrify every vehicle by 2030. We support our community and are looking for like-minded individuals to join our team.
Pay Rate:
* During Training (first 3 weeks): £13.15 per hour
* Experienced PCV Bus Drivers / After Training:
* First 12 months: £15.40 per hour, increasing to £19.25 after 9pm
* 12-24 months: £15.80 per hour, increasing to £19.75 after 9pm
* 24 months+: £17.00 per hour, increasing to £21.25 after 9pm
If you hold a PCV license with over 12 months of experience within the last 4 years, you will start on the 12-24 months rate. Pay rates are reviewed via frequent negotiations.
What’s in it for you?
* Full paid training to obtain your PCV license, including learning at our Arriva Training School and mentorship post-training
* Overtime opportunities at premium rates
* Free travel on TfL and Arriva services for you and a household nominee
* 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
* Pension contributions
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Road Safety Scheme with vouchers for top driving performance
* Ongoing CPC training and career development opportunities
Hours of Work
* Rotating shift patterns, planned up to 6-8 weeks in advance
* Mornings from 04:00, afternoons from 12:00, evenings from 18:00
* Overtime available upon request and availability
Requirements
* Over 18 years of age
* Minimum 6 months driving experience with your license (for Trainees)
* PCV license (for experienced drivers)
* No more than 6 points on your license
* Ability to pass drug and alcohol tests
* Excellent customer service skills
* Flexibility to work shifts
At Arriva, we strive for inclusion and diversity, bringing everyone together in our community.
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