Bus Drivers - Leicestershire

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Bus Driver in Leicester, where you will be at the heart of your community! This role offers a chance to connect with passengers, providing essential services that make a difference in their daily lives. With competitive pay rates, ongoing training, and opportunities for advancement, you can thrive in a supportive environment. Whether you're an experienced driver or a trainee, this is your chance to embark on a rewarding career that values customer service and community engagement. Apply today and start your journey with a leading provider of passenger transport!

Benefits

Extra shifts available

Ongoing CPC training

Paid PCV training for trainees

Opportunities for management progression

£50 voucher for top drivers

Free bus travel for you and family members

Qualifications

• Hold a valid PCV license for experienced drivers.
• No license needed for trainees; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Drive buses safely and efficiently while providing excellent customer service.
• Engage with the community and build relationships with regular passengers.

Skills

Customer Service

Driving Skills

Flexibility

Education

PCV License

Driving Experience (6 months)

Job description

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Bus Drivers - Leicestershire

Apply locations Leicester time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR029226

We are hiring experienced and Trainee Bus Drivers in Thurmaston, Coalville, and Hinckley!

As a Bus Driver with Arriva, you will be at the heart of your community! Whether it is getting commuters to work, helping customers with popping to the shops or getting children to school - we provide an important service in connecting our customers to what matters to them. You will get to know the familiar faces on your routes, build relationships and even be the highlight of someone’s day. Did you know that Bus Drivers are one of the most thanked jobs in the UK? We are proud of our customer service and how we support our community - and we would love to have like-minded individuals as part of our team.

Why Join Us?

Competitive Pay Rates

Trainees:

Thurmaston: £12.21 - £13.74 per hour (going up to £15.55 after 12 months + enhancements after 6pm and weekends)

Coalville / Hinckley: £12.21 - £13.62 per hour (going up to £14.35 after 12 months + enhancements after 6pm and weekends)

Experienced PCV:

Thurmaston: £15.55 - £17.55 per hour + enhancement after 6pm

Coalville / Hinckley: £14.35 - £15.00 per hour +enhancement after 6pm

Perks:

• Extra shifts available

• Ongoing CPC training and paid PCV training if you’re a Trainee

• Opportunities to progress into management or Driver Training

• Top drivers can earn a £50 voucher through the Mydrive app

• Free bus travel for you and household family members

Work Hours:

• Rotating shifts, 5 out of 7 days, scheduled in advance

• 1 in 3 weekends off, with a long weekend every six weeks

• Overtime available on request

Requirements:

• Experienced Drivers: Hold a valid PCV license

• Trainees: No license needed—we provide all training!

• Have at least 6 months driving experience with no more than 6 points on your licence

• Pass a drug/alcohol test, flexible for shifts, and customer service oriented.

Join our diverse team and help us bring our community closer together. Apply today to start your journey with Arriva at our Thurmaston, Coalville, or Hinckley depots!

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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