We are the main operator in the area and Shrewsbury depot provides a mix of local, inter-urban and Park & Ride services connecting communities in Shrewsbury town and the surrounding areas.
Pay rates:
£11.44 per hour during the training
£11.65 per hour for first 6 months of service
£13.35 per hour after 6 months of service
What’s in it for you?
1. Full CPC training.
2. Ongoing development and great career opportunities.
3. Working for an inclusive and diverse company that put’s our customers at the heart of what we do, and what a responsibility for you to be transporting our precious cargo ensuring they get to their destinations.
4. Overtime opportunities.
5. Minimum paid 37.5 hours even if you finish your shift earlier.
6. No Sundays and every other weekend off .
7. Double time on Good Friday.
Requirements:
8. Must be over 18 years of age.
9. Have been driving for a minimum of 6 months.
10. Will need undergo a drug and alcohol test before your assessment.
11. Great people skills.
12. Must have a UK driving licence.
13. Flexibility as your shifts will start as early as 5:15 in the morning but will always work no later than 21:30 depending on the time that you start.
Benefits:
14. Fantastic career progression opportunities.
15. Access to the 'Arriva Village', where you can take advantage of store discounts and offers.
16. No work on bank holidays apart from Good Friday which is paid double time !
17. Free bus travel for you and your family (within the same household).
18. Arriva Workplace Pension.
19. Long service award.
20. Access to the mydrive app and road safety scheme where you can get rewarded a £50 voucher monthly for being the top Arriva driver.
This is an excellent time to start your career with us, with rates increasing and not to mention our brilliant Arriva training school, on-going development, Career progression and guidance and support from your site throughout your journey with us.
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