Join Our Team as a PCV Bus Driver!
Are you ready to take your bus driving career to the next level? Join us at Arriva's Shrewsbury depot, where you’ll be at the heart of your community! Whether it’s getting commuters to work, helping 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, becoming a highlight in their day. We take pride in our exceptional customer service and community support, and we’re looking for like-minded individuals to join our team!
What We Offer
Pay Rate: £14.00 per hour (Monday to Saturday)
* No Sunday working
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 enhance your skills.
* Career development: Opportunities to move into management, support training, or become an expert driver.
* Be part of 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
* 5 out of 6 day rotating shift patterns (Monday to Saturday), planned 6-8 weeks in advance for your convenience.
* Mornings start from 05:30, and evenings end around 21:00.
* Rotas are designed with our driving team in mind, covering local, interurban, and Park & Ride services.
* Full and part-time options available, with mixed 4 and 5-day weeks and 1 in 4 weekends off.
* Enjoy a mix of early finishes, later starts, short days, and long days, with efforts made to maximize your rest periods.
* 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, apply for our Trainee role for paid training).
* No more than 6 points on your licence.
* Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test.
* Excellent people and customer service skills.
* Flexibility to work shifts.
Benefits
* Fantastic 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 to get you to your starting point.
* Access to 'Arriva Village' for 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.
* Long service awards.
* Rewards through the Mydrive app and road safety scheme, including a £50 voucher for top drivers.
At Arriva, we strive for inclusion and diversity. We are a community that brings everyone together, not just our passengers.