Join Our Team as a PCV Bus Driver!
Location: Shrewsbury Depot
Pay Rate: £14.00 per hour (Monday to Saturday, no Sunday working)
Are you ready to take your bus driving career to the next level? At Arriva, we believe in connecting our community, whether it's getting commuters to work, helping customers with their shopping, or safely transporting children to school. As a Bus Driver, you’ll be at the heart of it all, making a real difference in people’s lives!
Your Role
As a Bus Driver, you will:
* Build relationships with familiar faces on your routes.
* Provide exceptional customer service that brightens someone’s day.
* Play a vital role in connecting our customers to what matters most to them.
What’s in it for You?
* Overtime opportunities with extra shifts and bank holidays, all paid at a premium rate.
* Ongoing CPC training to enhance your skills.
* Career development opportunities, whether you aspire to management, support training, or becoming an expert driver.
* Work for an inclusive and diverse company that prioritizes customer care.
* Access to the Mydrive app, where you can win a £50 voucher monthly for being a top Bus Driver!
Hours of Work
We offer a flexible working schedule:
* 5 out of 6 day rotating shift patterns, planned 6-8 weeks in advance.
* Mornings can start as early as 05:30, with evenings ending around 21:00.
* 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!
* Efforts are made to maximize your rest periods with early finishes and later starts.
Requirements
To join our team, you need to:
* Be over 18 years of age.
* Hold a valid PCV licence (if you don’t, consider applying for our Trainee role for paid training).
* Have no more than 6 points on your licence.
* Pass a drug and alcohol test.
* Possess great people and customer service skills.
* Be flexible to work shifts.
Benefits
We offer a range of fantastic benefits, including:
* Career progression and training opportunities.
* Free staff bus service operating around Leicester for early starts and late finishes.
* Shuttle service from the depot to town for easy access 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 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.
At Arriva, we strive for inclusion and diversity. Join us in creating a community that brings everyone together, not just our passengers. Your journey starts here!