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 in our Shrewsbury depot, where you’ll be at the heart of your community! Whether it’s getting commuters to work, helping customers with their shopping, or transporting children to school, you’ll play a vital role in connecting people to what matters most.
As a Bus Driver, you’ll get to know the familiar faces on your routes, build lasting relationships, and even become the highlight of someone’s day. We take pride in our exceptional customer service and community support, and we’re looking for like-minded individuals to join our team!
What We Offer
* Pay Rate: £14.00 per hour (Monday to Saturday) - No Sunday working!
* Frequent pay negotiations to ensure competitive rates.
* Overtime Opportunities: Extra shifts and bank holidays paid at a premium rate.
* Ongoing CPC training to keep your skills sharp.
* Career Development: Opportunities to advance into management, support training, or become an expert driver.
* Be part of an inclusive and diverse company that prioritizes our customers.
* 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
We offer a flexible schedule with 5 out of 6 day rotating shift patterns (Monday to Saturday), planned up to 6-8 weeks in advance for your convenience. Here’s what you can expect:
* Mornings starting from 05:30 and evenings ending around 21:00.
* Rotas designed with our driving team in mind, including local, interurban, and Park & Ride routes.
* Full and part-time options available, with mixed 4 and 5-day weeks.
* 1 in 4 weekends off, with every other weekend consisting of 5 days—perfect for getaways!
* A mix of early finishes, later starts, short days, and long days to maximize your rest periods.
* 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, apply for our Trainee role for paid training).
* No more than 6 points on your licence.
* Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test.
* Excellent people and customer service skills.
* Flexibility to work shifts.
Benefits
* Fantastic career progression and training opportunities.
* Free staff bus operating a route around Leicester for early starts and late finishes.
* Shuttle service from the depot to town for easy access to your starting point.
* Access to the 'Arriva Village' for exclusive store discounts and offers.
* Free bus travel for you and your family (within the same household) or the option to nominate someone else.
* Arriva Workplace Pension.
* Enhanced rates of pay and long service awards.
* Rewards through the Mydrive app and road safety scheme, including a monthly £50 voucher for top drivers.
At Arriva, we strive for inclusion and diversity. We are a community that brings everyone together, not just our passengers. If you’re ready to make a difference, we can’t wait to welcome you aboard!