Bus Driver

Arriva Group; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Arriva as a Bus Driver at our Stevenage depot! We offer competitive pay rates, comprehensive training, and opportunities for career progression. Enjoy benefits like free bus travel for you and your family while being at the heart of your community, connecting people to what matters most.

Benefits

Free bus travel for you and your family

Paid training with PCV licence

Career progression opportunities

Flexible shift patterns planned in advance

Access to discounts via Arriva Village

Qualifications

• Over 18 with at least 6 months driving experience.
• Pass a drug and alcohol test.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with passengers and provide excellent customer service.
• Drive the bus on scheduled routes, ensuring safety.
• Assist in community engagement by helping customers.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

Valid UK driving licence

PCV licence (if qualified)

Job description

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£12.21 - £17.00 per hour

Start Your Bus Driving Career with Arriva at our Stevenage 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.

£12.21 - £17.00 per hour

Start Your Bus Driving Career with Arriva at our Stevenage 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 Rate

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

After Training (Trainees)

• Up to 7 months service: £12.50 per hour; Overtime - £13.75 per hour
• 7+ months service - £17.00 per hour; Overtime - £18.70 per hour
• Weekends and after 8pm on Weekdays: +£1 per hour
  
  

Fully Qualified PCV Drivers

• Weekdays - £17.00 per hour
• Weekends - £18.00 per hour
• Overtime - £18.70
  
  

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)
• CPC holder (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 Stevenage depot!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Truck Transportation

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