Bus Driver (PCV) - Northfleet

TN United Kingdom; Northfleet; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Bus Driver in Northfleet, where you'll play a vital role in connecting communities. This position offers competitive pay rates, including enhanced weekend rates, and excellent career progression opportunities. Experience the joy of providing outstanding customer service while driving and enjoy perks like free bus travel for you and your family, store discounts, and a supportive work environment. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this is an exciting opportunity to kickstart your career with a leading transportation provider.

Benefits

Free bus travel for family

Store discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced rates on Bank Holidays

Long service awards

Group outings and get-togethers

Access to mydrive app for rewards

Shuttle service from depot to town

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid PCV Licence and have at least 6 months of driving experience.
• Strong customer service skills are essential for connecting with the community.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service while driving passengers safely to their destinations.
• Work collaboratively with the team to enhance the bus travel experience.

Skills

PCV Licence

Customer Service

Driving Experience

Job description

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Client:

Arriva Kent & Surrey Limited

Location:

Northfleet, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

12

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Welcome to Arriva! Our Bus Drivers are at the heart of the communities we serve. Whether it’s getting children to school or commuters to work, you’ll connect our customers to what matters to them.

Providing excellent customer service and making a real difference in communities. We’re one team, moving forwards together to make travelling by bus the best choice for our customers.

Rates of pay:

• Competitive rate of £13.67 per hour for experienced drivers
• Saturday £14.67 per hour
• Sunday £14.67 per hour
• Overtime £13.67 per hour

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.
• You will be required to do a drug and alcohol test when you come for a driving assessment.
• Will be required to work weekends depending on your rota; however, you will know in advance which ones you will be working.
• Fantastic career progression opportunities
• Shuttle service from the depot to town to get you to your starting point.
• 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, you can nominate someone else.
• Group outings and get-togethers with other staff to meet new people.
• Enhanced rates.
• Time and 2/3rds on Bank Holidays
• Long service awards.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• 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 offer ongoing development, career progression, and guidance 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.

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