Bus Driver - Heckmondwike

Arriva Kent & Surrey Limited; Heckmondwike; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fantastic career progression

Free bus travel for you and family (in

Arriva Workplace Pension

Discounts via Arriva Village

Rewards programme: £50 voucher monthly

Job summary

Arriva Kent & Surrey Limited is hiring a bus driver at the Heckmondwike depot. You will be responsible for transporting passengers, delivering excellent customer service, and working a rotating shift with a minimum of 36 hours per week.

Starting pay is £14.00 per hour during probation and £16.00 per hour after probation, with regular pay reviews. PCV licence and clean licence with limited points are required. Training and progression opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 with at least 6 months driving experience.
• PCV Licence required; trainees may apply via trainee bus driver role.
• No more than 6 points on your licence.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive buses on rotating shift patterns with 36 hours minimum per week.
• Provide excellent service to passengers and maintain safety.
• Will undergo drug and alcohol testing during driving assessment.
• Weekend work may be required according to rota.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Education

PCV Licence

Job description

Welcome to Arriva! Come and work at our Heckmondwike depot where you will be the heart of the community! Whether it is getting commuters to work, helping customers with popping to the shops or getting children to school.

We are proud of our customer service and how we support our community, you will be connecting our customers to what matters to them, get to know familiar faces, build relationships and even be the highlight of someone’s day.

Pay Rate: £14.00 - £16.00 per hour

£14.00 per hour for the first 6 months of probation (*Must have 1 year of PCV experience in the last 5 years)

£16.00 after passing your probation (*Must have 1 years PCV experience to move to a higher rate)

Pay rates reviewed via frequent pay negotiations.

Hours of work and role:

• 5 out of 7 rotating shift pattern up to 6-8 weeks in advance so you can plan around shifts.
• Mornings starting from 04:00, Afternoons start from 12:00 and Evenings from 18:00 on a rotational basis.
• We cannot offer fixed early, afternoon or evenings separately.
• Minimum of 36 working hours per week
• Overtime available.

Requirements:

• PCV Licence (If you do not have this, please apply to our trainee bus driver role on Indeed.
• You will need to be over 18 with at least 6 months driving experience.
• No more than 6 points on your licence.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• You will be required to do a drug and alcohol test when you come for a driving assessment. (If you are on any ongoing medication this is fine if we have your doctor’s approval that you are fit to drive our lovely buses)
• Will be required to work weekends depending on your rota; however, you will know in advance which ones you will be working.

Benefits:

• Fantastic career progression opportunities
• Access to the 'Arriva Village', where you can take advantage of store discounts and offers.
• Free bus travel for you and your family (within the same household) if you do not need to use it then you can nominate someone else.
• Group outings and get togethers with other staff that you can join to meet new people.
• Arriva Workplace Pension.
• Enhanced rates.
• Long service awards.
• Access to the mydrive app and road safety scheme where you can get rewarded a £50 voucher monthly for being the top Arriva driver.

This is an excellent time to start your career with us! With in-service pay increases, and not to mention our brilliant Arriva training school; we can offer on-going development, career progression and guidance support throughout your journey with us.

At Arriva we acknowledge the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of our talent strategy. The creation of a diverse, inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and enhance our success.