Trainee Bus Driver
Pay Rate: £12.60 - £14.75 per hour
Kickstart Your Bus Driving Career with Arriva! Join us at our Heckmondwike depot and become an essential part of your community! Whether you're helping commuters get to work, assisting customers with their shopping, or ensuring children arrive at school safely, 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 regular passengers. Did you know that Bus Drivers are among the most appreciated professionals in the UK? You could be the highlight of someone’s day!
We take pride in our customer service and community support, and we’re eager to welcome like-minded individuals to our team.
Pay Structure
* £12.60 per hour - During training and mentoring (approximately 8 weeks).
* £13.20 per hour - After 6 months of probation.
* £14.75 per hour - Upon successful completion of probation.
Pay rates are regularly reviewed through negotiations.
What’s in it for You?
* Full paid training to earn your PCV licence at our Arriva Training School, lasting about 4 weeks at our Dewsbury depot, followed by mentorship.
* Opportunities for overtime.
* Ongoing CPC training.
* Career development opportunities, whether in management, support training, or as an expert driver.
* Join an inclusive and diverse company that prioritizes customer care, ensuring you transport our precious cargo safely.
* Access to the Mydrive app, where you can win a £50 voucher monthly for being one of the top Bus Drivers in your area!
Hours of Work
* 5 out of 7 rotating shift patterns, planned up to 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.
* At least 6 months of driving experience.
* 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 shifts.
Benefits
* Outstanding career progression and training opportunities.
* Access to the '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.
* Enhanced pay rates.
* 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, creating a community that brings everyone together, not just our passengers.