Progress your bus driving career with Arriva at our Telford depot, where you will be at the heart of your community! Whether it is getting commuters to work, helping customers with popping to the shops or getting children to school - we provide an important service in connecting our customers to what matters to them.
As a Bus Driver, you will get to know the familiar faces on your routes, build relationships and even be the highlight of someone’s day.
We are proud of our customer service and how we support our community - and we would love to have like-minded individuals as part of our team.
Pay Rate: £13.36 per hour
Pay rates reviewed via frequent pay negotiations.
What’s in it for you?
1. Overtime opportunities - extra shifts, bank holidays, all paid at a premium rate.
2. Ongoing CPC training.
3. Development and great career opportunities - whether that's into management, support training, or as an expert driver.
4. Working for an inclusive and diverse company that puts our customers at the heart of what we do.
5. Access to the Mydrive app where you can win a £50 voucher monthly for the top Bus Drivers in the area.
Hours of Work:
5 out of 7 rotating shift patterns, planned up to 6-8 weeks in advance so you can plan around shifts. Mornings can start from 05:30, with Evenings finishing at around 00:10. The main rota currently has 1 in 4 weekends off with every 1 in 6 weeks accommodating a long weekend which consists of Thursday to Sunday off. Overtime available at request / availability.
Requirements:
1. Must be over 18 years of age.
2. Hold your PCV licence (if you don't, please apply to the Trainee role and we can give you all the paid training you need).
3. No more than 6 points on your licence.
4. Can pass a drug and alcohol test.
5. Great people and customer service skills.
6. Flexibility to work shifts.
Access to the 'Arriva Village', where you can take advantage of store discounts and offers. Free bus travel for you and your family (within the same household) if you do not need to use it then you can nominate someone else. Enhanced rates of pay. Long service awards. Access to the Mydrive app and road safety scheme where you can get rewarded a £50 voucher monthly for being the top Arriva driver.
At Arriva we strive for inclusion and diversity, we are a community that brings everyone together, not just our passengers.
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