Bus Driver

Arriva Midlands North Limited; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Bus Driver in Tamworth, where you’ll play a vital role in connecting the community. Whether you're a seasoned PCV driver or a trainee, you'll receive full training and support to thrive in your career. Enjoy competitive pay rates, flexible shifts, and the chance to progress into management. With a commitment to customer service and community, this role offers a rewarding experience. Take the wheel of your future and apply today to be part of a supportive team that values inclusion and diversity.

Benefits

Full Paid Training

Free Bus Travel for Family

Access to Store Discounts

Free Staff Bus Services

Ongoing CPC Training

Flexible Shifts

Monthly Rewards for Top Performers

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with passengers and provide excellent service.
• Drive safely and efficiently while adhering to schedules.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Communication Skills

Driving Experience

Education

Valid UK Driving Licence

PCV Licence (if qualified)

Job description

Start Your Bus Driving Career with Arriva at our Tamworth 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):

• Monday to Saturday - £12.22 per hour, Sunday £13.64 per hour – up to 6 months, £14.00 per hour after 6 months.
• Bank Holiday - £22.00 per hour

Fully Qualified PCV Drivers

• Monday to Saturday - £14.00 per hour
• Sunday - £15.00 per hour
• 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 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 Tamworth depot!

About Us

Arriva is a leading provider of passenger transport across Europe, employing around 34,400 people and delivering around 1.6 billion passenger journeys. With buses, trains, coaches, trams, waterbuses, bike-sharing systems, on-demand transport solutions and a rolling stock leasing company, Arriva proudly connects people and communities safely, reliably and sustainably across 11 countries, delivering these services in a better way, every day. The activities of Arriva are divided into four business units: UK Bus, UK Trains, The Netherlands and Mainland Europe. Arriva has passenger transport operations in the Czech Republic, Croatia, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and the United Kingdom, and also operates a rolling stock leasing company in Romania.

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