Join Our Team as a PCV Bus Driver!
Pay Rate: £14.35 - £15.00 per hour
Are you ready to take your bus driving career to the next level? Join us at Arriva's Hinckley 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 people 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!
Why Choose Arriva?
We take pride in our exceptional customer service and community support, and we’re looking for like-minded individuals to join our team.
Competitive Pay Structure
* Weekdays: £14.35 per hour (£14.85 after 6pm)
* Saturday: £14.90 per hour
* Sunday: £15.00 per hour
Pay rates are regularly reviewed through negotiations.
What’s in it for You?
* Overtime opportunities: Extra shifts and bank holidays paid at a premium rate.
* Ongoing CPC training to keep your skills sharp.
* Career development: Opportunities to move into management, support training, or become 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!
Working Hours
* 5 out of 7 rotating shift patterns, planned 6-8 weeks in advance for your convenience.
* Mornings starting from 04:00, Afternoons from 12:00, and Evenings from 18:00 on a rotational basis.
* Fixed early, afternoon, or evening shifts are not available 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 for paid training).
* 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 around Leicester for early and late shifts.
* 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 for your future.
* Enhanced rates of pay and long service awards.
* Rewards through the Mydrive app and road safety scheme, including a chance to win a £50 voucher monthly!
At Arriva, we strive for inclusion and diversity. We are a community that brings everyone together—not just our passengers.