Bus Driver

London and North Western Railway Company Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking transport provider as a Bus Driver, where your driving skills will connect communities and support commuters daily. This role offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on safety and reliability, making a significant impact on people's lives. You'll be part of a dedicated team that values your contributions and offers extensive training and support. Enjoy competitive pay, including tiered rates based on experience, and a range of perks that enhance your work-life balance. If you're passionate about driving and customer service, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Complimentary travel on TfL network

Free travel on Arriva UK Buses

Employee Assistance programme

Pension contribution

Cycle to work scheme

Exclusive store discounts

Road Safety Scheme rewards

Qualifications

• 6+ months driving experience with no more than 6 points on your licence.
• Must be 18+, UK resident with Right to Work documents.

Responsibilities

• Connect communities and help commuters reach their destinations safely.
• Work 38 hours per week across 5 days with rotating shifts.

Skills

Driving Experience

Customer Service

Time Management

Education

Valid Category B Licence

PCV Licence

Driver CPC

Job description

As a Bus Driver with Arriva, you’ll be at the heart of connecting communities, helping commuters reach their destinations safely and reliably each day. Join a team that’s supportive, dedicated, and driven by a shared passion to make a difference.

Requirements:

1. 6+ months driving experience, no more than 6 points on your licence
2. 18+, UK resident, with a UK bank account & Right to Work documents
3. Trainee Bus Drivers: Valid Category B licence
4. PCV Licence Holders: Valid Category B, PCV Licence & Driver CPC
5. Able to work 38 hours per week, spread across 5 days within a 7-day period, including rotating shifts.

PCV Holder:

1. TIER 1: Start of Year 1 - hourly rate: £15.40 + enhanced to £19.25 after 9pm
2. TIER 2: Start of Year 2 - Hourly rate: £15.80 + enhanced to £19.75 after 9pm
3. TIER 3: Start of Year 3 - Hourly rate: £17.00 + enhanced to £21.25 after 9pm

*If you are a PCV holder with less than 12 months experience within the last 4 years, you will also start on TIER 1.

*If you are a PCV holder with more than 12 months experience within the last 4 years, you will start on TIER 2.

Trainee Bus Driver:

£13.15 per hour or £499.70 (before deductions) per week during your training. The training is run from our Training Centre based in Wood Green and is intensive, involving passing your theory and practical tests as well as your CPC qualification which enables you to drive a bus. The training takes approx. 3 weeks to complete, including 7 days on the road bus driving, and there is a lot of reading and studying involved.

*When you have passed training and start at garage you will then go on TIER 1.

You will also benefit from:

• Complimentary travel provided by TfL on the TfL network for yourself and a nominee within the same household.
• Free travel provided by Arriva on the Arriva UK Buses for yourself and a nominee within the same household.
• Access to Employee Assistance programme
• Pension contribution
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to the 'Arriva Village' for exclusive store discounts and offers.
• Road Safety Scheme - a reward for being one of the top-performing Arriva drivers! Drive safely, hit your targets, and enjoy the recognition you deserve.

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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.