Trainee Bus Driver
Arriva Yorkshire Limited, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1
Pay Rate: £12.60 - £15.25 per hour | Start your bus driving career with Arriva at our Heckmondwike depot, where you will be at the heart of your community. 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 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.
What's in it for you?
* Full paid training where you'll receive your PCV licence – you'll go through our Arriva Training School and learn everything you need to know about being a Bus Driver. The training generally lasts ~4 weeks at our Dewsbury depot, followed by a mentoring period.
* Overtime opportunities
* Ongoing CPC training
* Development and career opportunities
* Inclusive and diverse company culture focused on customers
* Access to the Mydrive app with monthly rewards for top drivers
Hours of Work
* 5 out of 7 rotating shift patterns, planned up to 6-8 weeks in advance
* Mornings from 04:00, Afternoons from 12:00, Evenings from 18:00 on a rotational basis
* Fixed early, afternoon or evenings cannot be offered
* Overtime available on request/availability
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
* Fantastic career progression and training opportunities
* Access to the Arriva Village with store 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
* Access to the Mydrive app and road safety rewards
At Arriva we strive for inclusion and diversity and are a community that brings everyone together, not just our passengers.
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