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Overview
Start your bus driving career with Arriva at our Shrewsbury depot, where you will be at the heart of your community. You will help commuters, shoppers and school children by providing an important service that connects customers to what matters to them.
Responsibilities
* Drive buses on assigned routes and maintain a high standard of customer service.
* Get to know the familiar faces on your routes, build relationships and contribute to a positive customer experience.
* Complete training and work with a mentor to develop driving skills and route knowledge.
Pay and Hours
* Pay rate during training (first 4–6 weeks): £12.21 per hour.
* After training: Monday to Saturday £14.30 per hour; Sunday £15.33 per hour.
* Hours: 5 out of 6 days (Monday to Saturday); rotas include local, interurban and Park & Ride work; mix of early starts and late finishes; no fixed early, afternoon or evenings.
What’s in it for you?
* Full paid training to obtain your PCV licence through the Arriva Training School (approx. 4 weeks at the Telford depot) followed by supervised work with a mentor.
* Overtime opportunities (extra shifts, bank holidays) at a premium rate.
* Ongoing CPC training and development towards management, support training, or expert driver roles.
* Inclusive and diverse workplace with a focus on serving customers.
* Mydrive app access with rewards and monthly vouchers for top drivers.
Requirements
* Must be over 18 years of age
* Have been driving for a minimum of 6 months
* No more than 6 points on your licence
* Can pass a drug and alcohol test
* Great people and customer service skills; flexibility to work shifts
Benefits
* Career progression and training opportunities
* Shuttle service from the depot to town; staff bus for early starts/late finishes
* Access to Arriva Village discounts and offers
* Free bus travel for you and eligible family members
* Arriva Workplace Pension; enhanced rates of pay
* Long service awards and Mydrive road safety rewards
This is an excellent time to start your journey with us, with paid training through our Arriva training school and increasing rates across the area. At Arriva we strive for inclusion and diversity, and we are a community that brings everyone together…not just our passengers.
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