Bus Drivers - Northeast

Arriva Durham County Limited; Stanley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional transport company is looking for experienced and trainee Bus Drivers in the North East. This role offers competitive pay, training for trainees, and various benefits including free bus travel for employees' households. Drivers will connect the community and provide excellent customer service, enhancing daily commuting experiences. Flexible shifts and opportunities for career progression are available.

Benefits

Competitive Pay Rates

Free bus travel

Opportunities to progress into management

Overtime available

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Hold a valid PCV license for experienced drivers.
• No bus license needed for trainees; training provided.
• At least 6 months driving experience with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Transport customers safely within the community.
• Provide excellent customer service during commutes.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and driving laws.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Driving experience

Flexibility for shifts

Job description

We are hiring experienced and Trainee Bus Drivers in the North East!

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:

Darlington / Durham / Redcar / Whitby & Stockton: 0-6 months £12.60ph 6-18 months £13.00ph 18+ months £15.00ph (+ weekend enhancement)

Experienced PCV (2 years experience within the last 5 years):

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 bus 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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