Join Our Team as a PCV Bus Driver!
Are you ready to take your bus driving career to the next level? Join us at Arriva's Luton depot, where you’ll be at the heart of your community! Whether it’s getting commuters to work, helping customers with their shopping, or safely transporting children to school, you’ll play a vital role in connecting our customers to what matters most.
As a Bus Driver, you’ll not only navigate familiar routes but also build relationships with the friendly faces you see every day. You could be the highlight of someone’s day!
💰 Pay Rate
£17.00 - £18.00 per hour
* Weekdays: £17.00 per hour
* Weekends: £18.00 per hour
* Overtime: £18.70
* Bank Holiday: £28.22
Pay rates are regularly reviewed through frequent negotiations.
🌟 What’s in it for You?
* Overtime opportunities with premium pay for extra shifts and bank holidays.
* Ongoing CPC training to enhance your skills.
* Career development opportunities—whether you aspire to management, support training, or becoming an expert driver.
* Be part of an inclusive and diverse company that prioritizes our customers and their safety.
* Access to the Mydrive app, where you can win a £50 voucher monthly for being one of the top Bus Drivers in the area!
🕒 Hours of Work
* 5 out of 7 rotating shift patterns, planned up to 6-8 weeks in advance for your convenience.
* Mornings can start from 04:00, Afternoons from 12:00, and Evenings from 18:00 on a rotational basis.
* We cannot offer fixed early, afternoon, or evening shifts separately.
* Overtime available upon request and based on availability.
✅ Requirements
* Must be over 18 years of age.
* Hold a valid PCV licence (if you don’t, consider applying for our Trainee role—we provide all the paid training you need).
* No more than 6 points on your driving licence.
* Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test.
* Excellent people and customer service skills.
* Flexibility to work various shifts.
🎁 Benefits
* Fantastic career progression and training opportunities.
* Free staff bus service operating routes around Leicester in the mornings and evenings for early starts and late finishes.
* Shuttle service from the depot to town to get you to your starting point.
* Access to 'Arriva Village' for exclusive store discounts and offers.
* Free bus travel for you and your family (within the same household), or you can nominate someone else.
* Arriva Workplace Pension.
* Enhanced rates of pay.
* Long service awards to celebrate your commitment.
* Access to the Mydrive app and road safety scheme, with a chance to earn a £50 voucher monthly for being the top Arriva driver.
At Arriva, we strive for inclusion and diversity. We are a community that brings everyone together—not just our passengers. Join us and make a difference!