Bus Driver

Arriva Midlands Limited; Leicester; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in public transport as a Bus Driver at Thurmaston Depot. Enjoy flexible shifts, paid training, career progression opportunities, and a supportive team environment. With competitive pay rates and a focus on community, this is your chance to make a difference.

Benefits

Full paid training

Free bus travel for you and family

Access to store discounts

Monthly rewards for top performers

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years old with at least 6 months of driving experience.
• Hold a valid UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Pass a drug and alcohol test.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with regular passengers.
• Provide excellent customer service and support in the community.
• Drive vehicles safely according to regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Job description

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Start Your Bus Driving Career with Arriva at Thurmaston Depot – PCV and Trainee Opportunities Available!

At Arriva, you’ll be at the heart of your community, helping commuters get to work, children to school, and neighbours to the shops. Whether you’re an experienced PCV Driver or looking to start a new career as a Trainee Bus Driver, we have a role for you.

As a Bus Driver, you’ll build relationships with regular passengers, be a friendly face, and play a vital role in connecting our customers to what matters most. Did you know Bus Drivers are among the most thanked professionals in the UK?

We’re proud of our customer service and the support we provide to the community. If you’re a like-minded individual with a passion for people, we’d love to have you on our team!

Pay Rates:

Trainee Driver – During Training (first 4-6 weeks): £12.21 per hour

After Training (Trainees)

• Monday to Friday: £13.74 (first 12 months), then £15.55 per hour
• Saturday: £14.64 (first 12 months), then £16.55 per hour
• Sunday: £15.54 (first 12 months), then £17.55 per hour

Fully Qualified PCV Drivers

• Monday to Friday: £15.55 per hour
• Saturday: £16.55 per hour
• Sunday: £17.55 per hour

Overtime: Paid at premium rates

• Regular pay reviews via pay negotiations.

What’s in It for You?

• Trainee Drivers: Full paid training, including obtaining your PCV licence through our Arriva Training School.
• Ongoing CPC training for all drivers and professional development opportunities.
• Career progression into management, support training, or becoming an expert driver.
• Flexible and rotating shifts planned 6-8 weeks in advance.
• Free bus travel for you and your family (or a nominee).
• Access to the Arriva Village for store discounts and offers.
• Free staff bus and shuttle services to and from work.
• Monthly rewards through the Mydrive app for top-performing drivers.

Shift Patterns:

• 5 out of 7 rotating shifts planned, with 1 in 3 weekends off, including 1 in 6 as a long weekend (Thursday to Sunday)
• Morning shifts starting at 04:00, and evenings ending by 01:30.
• Overtime available on request.

Requirements:

• Be over 18 years old with at least 6 months of driving experience.
• Hold a valid UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Pass a drug and alcohol test.
• Great customer service and communication skills.
• Hold a full PCV licence (if qualified PCV driver)
• No more than 6 penalty points.
• Pass a drug and alcohol test.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills.

Why Join Arriva?

At Arriva, we’re not just connecting passengers; we’re creating a community that values inclusion and diversity. Whether you’re an experienced driver or starting your journey as a trainee, you’ll enjoy paid training, enhanced pay rates, and a supportive team environment where you can thrive.

Take the wheel of your future—apply today and become part of the Arriva family at our Thurmaston Depot!