BusDriver
£12.21 - £17.00 perhour
StartYour Bus Driving Career with Arriva at our Luton depot– PCV andTrainee OpportunitiesAvailable!
AtArriva, you’ll be at the heart of your community, helping commutersget to work, children to school, and neighbours to the shops.Whether you’re an experienced PCV Driver or looking to start a newcareer as a Trainee Bus Driver, we have a role foryou.
As a Bus Driver, you’llbuild relationships with regular passengers, be a friendly face,and play a vital role in connecting our customers to what mattersmost. Did you know Bus Drivers are among the most thankedprofessionals in the UK?
We’reproud of our customer service and the support we provide to thecommunity. If you’re a like-minded individual with a passion forpeople, we’d love to have you on ourteam!
Pay Rate
TraineeDriver – During Training (first 4-6 weeks): £12.21 perhour
If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.
After Training(Trainees):
* Weekdays -£12.50 first 6 months, £17.00 per hour after completion of 7months service
* Saturday / Sunday and after 8pm- uplift of £1.00 perhour.
FullyQualified PCVDrivers
* Weekdays - £17.00per hour
* Weekends - £18.00 perhour
* Overtime - £18.70 perhour
* Bank Holiday - £28.22 perhour
What’sin It forYou?
* TraineeDrivers: Full paid training, including obtaining your PCVlicence through our Arriva TrainingSchool.
* Ongoing CPC training for all driversand professional developmentopportunities.
* Career progression intomanagement, support training, or becoming an expertdriver.
* Flexible and rotating shifts planned6-8 weeks in advance.
* Free bus travel for youand your family (or a nominee).
* Access to theArriva Village for store discounts andoffers.
* Free staff bus and shuttle services toand from work.
* Monthly rewards through theMydrive app for top-performingdrivers.
ShiftPatterns:
* 5 out of7 rotating shifts planned, with 1 in 3 weekends off,including 1 in 6 as a long weekend (Thursday toSunday)
* Morning shifts starting at 04:00, andevenings ending by 01:30.
* Overtime available onrequest.
Requirements:
* Beover 18 years old with at least 6 months of drivingexperience.
* Hold a valid UK driving licencewith no more than 6 penalty points.
* Pass a drugand alcohol test.
* Great customer service andcommunication skills.
* Hold a full PCV licence(if qualified PCV driver)
* CPC holder (ifqualified PCV driver)
* No more than 6 penaltypoints.
* Pass a drug and alcoholtest.
* Demonstrate excellent customer serviceand communicationskills.
WhyJoin Arriva?
At Arriva,we’re not just connecting passengers; we’re creating a communitythat values inclusion and diversity. Whether you’re an experienceddriver or starting your journey as a trainee, you’ll enjoy paidtraining, enhanced pay rates, and a supportive team environmentwhere you can thrive.
Take thewheel of your future—apply today and become part of the Arrivafamily at our Luton depot!