Bus Driver

JR United Kingdom; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Bus Driver at their Shrewsbury depot, with opportunities for both trainees and fully qualified drivers. Enjoy competitive pay rates, professional training, and a supportive team environment that empowers your growth. Apply today and become part of the Arriva family!

Benefits

Free bus travel for employees and family

Ongoing CPC training and development opportunities

Monthly rewards for top-performing drivers

Flexible and rotating shifts

Access to discounts through Arriva Village

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 with at least 6 months driving experience.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Building relationships with passengers and providing excellent service.
• Driving the bus within the community and adhering to shift patterns.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

Valid UK driving licence

Full PCV licence

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Start Your Bus Driving Career with Arriva at our Shrewsbury 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!

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

After Training (Trainees)

• Monday to Saturday - £12.22 first 6 months, then £14.00 per hour

Fully Qualified PCV Drivers

• Monday to Saturday - £14.00 per hour
• No Sunday Working
• Bank Holiday - £25.00 per hour

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 6 rotating shifts planned, with 1 in 3 weekends off, including 1 in 6 as a long weekend (Thursday to Sunday)
• Morning shifts starting at 05:30, and evenings ending by 22:30
• 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 Shrewsbury depot!