Start Your Career with Arriva as a PCV Bus Driver – Join a Community That Drives the Future!
Location: Ashington Depot
Pay Rate: £13.25 - £15.85 per hour
Are you a qualified PCV Bus Driver eager to connect with your community? Join Arriva at our Ashington depot, where you’ll play a vital role in keeping our community moving. From getting commuters to work to ensuring children arrive at school safely, every journey you make truly matters.
As a Bus Driver, you’ll build relationships with familiar faces along your routes and become a highlight in someone’s day. We take pride in the service we provide and the positive impact we have on our community, and we’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team.
What We Offer:
✔️ Competitive Pay:
* Weekdays: £13.55 per hour, rising to £15.40 per hour after six months of service*
* Weekends: £14.00 per hour, rising to £15.85 per hour after six months of service
* Bank Holidays: £30 bonus payment
* Regular pay rate reviews through frequent negotiations
*Qualified drivers with at least 2 years of bus driving experience in the last 5 years will start on £13.55 p/h basic; otherwise, the starting rate will be £13.25 p/h.
✔️ Additional Benefits:
* 28 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days
* Overtime opportunities available
* Free bus travel for you and your family (within the same household)
* Arriva Workplace Pension
* Onsite gym access
* Ongoing CPC training and career development opportunities
* Access to the MyDrive app with monthly rewards (£50 vouchers) for top drivers
* A diverse and inclusive company culture that prioritizes customers
Hours of Work:
* 5 out of 7 rotating shift patterns, planned up to 6-8 weeks in advance
* Mornings starting from 05:00 and evenings finishing around 01:30
* Overtime available based on request/availability
What We Need From You:
* MUST have a valid PCV Licence – This is a non-negotiable requirement.
(If you don’t have a PCV licence yet, apply for our Trainee role, and we’ll provide paid training to help you get qualified!)
* No more than 6 points on your licence
* Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test
* Excellent customer service and people skills
* Flexibility to work various shifts
Why Choose Arriva?
At Arriva, we believe in offering fantastic career progression, development opportunities, and the chance to make a real difference in the community. Whether you aspire to move into management, support training, or become an expert driver, there’s a place for you here.
We’re more than just a transport company – we’re a diverse and inclusive community, united in providing an essential service to our passengers. Join us and enjoy the rewards of making a positive impact on the lives of those around you.