Join Arriva as a PCV Bus Driver – Connect with Your Community and Build Your Career!
As a PCV Bus Driver, you'll play a vital role in commuters' everyday journeys. Explore exciting opportunities at our other garages; check out our careers website for additional locations.
Rates of Pay:
* PCV Holder starting rate (with over 12 months' experience in the last 4 years): £15.80 per hour with overtime paid at 1.25x standard rate, up to £19.75 per hour.
* Less than 12 months' experience: £15.40 per hour with overtime paid at 1.25x standard rate, up to £19.25 per hour!
Hours of Work and Role:
* Enhanced hourly rate of 1.25x paid for unsociable hours from 21:00 – 05:00, Saturdays, Sundays, bank holidays, working rest days & overtime.
* 5 out of 7 rotating shift patterns, scheduled up to 6-8 weeks in advance for better planning.
* Morning shifts starting from 04:00, Afternoons from 12:00, and Evenings from 18:00 on a rotational basis.
Requirements:
* PCV Licence (If you do not have this, consider applying for our trainee bus driver role on Indeed)
* Minimum age of 18 with at least 6 months of driving experience
* No more than 6 points on your licence
* Mandatory drug and alcohol test during the driving assessment
* Weekend availability based on your rota, with advance notice.
Benefits:
* 25 days holiday + 8 days bank holidays
* Fantastic career progression opportunities
* Free travel provided by TfL on the TfL network for yourself and a nominee within the same household.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Access to the 'Arriva Village' for exclusive store discounts and offers.
* Strong sense of community through events and activities
* Sick pay policy
* Road safety scheme with monthly £50 voucher rewards for top-performing Arriva drivers
At Arriva, we champion Inclusion and Diversity, fostering a community that unites everyone – not just our passengers.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
* Weekly pay
* Company pension
* Free or subsidised travel
* Free travel outside of London on Arriva Buses.
* Sick pay
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Generous amount of holidays
Experience:
* Driving: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* PCV licence (required)
* Driving Licence (required)
Ability to Commute:
* London (required)
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