PCV Bus Driver
Arriva Yorkshire Limited
Dewsbury, UK, WF12 8DD
£29,914 per year - estimated ?
Full time
CLOSING SOON
Pay Rate
£13.20 - £15.25 per hour
£13.20 per hour for the first 6 months of probation (Must have 1 year of PCV experience in the last 5 years)
£15.25 after passing your probation (Must have 1 year PCV experience to move to a higher rate)
Pay rates reviewed via frequent pay negotiations.
About the role
Progress your bus driving career with Arriva at our Dewsbury depot, where you will be at the heart of your community! Whether it is getting commuters to work, helping customers with popping to the shops or getting children to school, we provide an important service in connecting our customers to what matters to them.
As a Bus Driver, you will get to know the familiar faces on your routes, build relationships and even be the highlight of someone's day.
We are proud of our customer service and how we support our community - and we would love to have like‑minded individuals as part of our team.
Responsibilities
* Drive PCV buses to transport passengers safely and efficiently.
* Build relationships with passengers and become a highlight of their day.
* Follow arrival times and work according to the rota, while striving for punctuality and great customer service.
* Adhere to coordination and safety procedures, including signing in and clearing cars at the depot.
* Assist with basic maintenance and reporting of vehicle issues.
Requirements
* Must be over 18 years of age.
* Hold your PCV licence.
* No more than 6 points on your licence.
* Pass a drug and alcohol test.
* Great people and customer service skills.
* Flexibility to work shifts.
* Experience: 1 year of PCV experience in the last 5 years (required to qualify for base rate).
Benefits
* Overtime opportunities.
* Ongoing CPC training.
* Development and great career opportunities into management, support training or as an expert driver.
* Inclusive and diverse company.
* Access to MyDrive app – chance to win a £50 voucher monthly for top drivers.
* Access to Arriva Village discounts and offers.
* Free bus travel for you and your family (within the same household).
* Arriva Workplace Pension.
* Enhanced rates of pay.
* Long service awards.
* Road safety scheme rewards.
Hours of Work
* 5 out of 7 rotating shift patterns, planned up to 6‑8 weeks in advance.
* Mornings starting at 04:00, afternoons at 12:00 and evenings at 18:00 on a rotational basis.
* Flexible with overtime.
We value inclusion and diversity
At Arriva we strive for inclusion and diversity. We are a community that brings everyone together, not just our passengers.
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