PCV Bus Driver

Arriva Group; Ashington; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Arriva Group as a PCV Bus Driver at the Ashington depot and become an essential part of your community. This role offers competitive pay and generous benefits including free travel for you and your family. If you are a qualified driver with excellent customer service skills, we want to hear from you for this exciting opportunity.

Benefits

28 days annual leave rising to 33 days

Free bus travel for you and your family

Onsite gym

Ongoing CPC training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• MUST have a valid PCV Licence – This is a non-negotiable requirement.
• Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test.
• No more than 6 points on your licence.

Responsibilities

• Drive passengers safely to various locations.
• Build relationships with customers.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Customer service

People skills

Flexibility

Education

Valid PCV Licence

Job description

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Location: Ashington Depot

Pay Rate: £13.25 - £15.85 per hour

Are you a qualified PCV Bus Driver looking for a rewarding career that connects you to your community? Join Arriva at our Ashington depot, where you’ll be an integral part of keeping our community moving. Whether it’s getting commuters to work, helping customers with errands, or ensuring children get to school safely, every journey makes a difference.

As a Bus Driver, you’ll build relationships with familiar faces on your routes and even be the highlight of someone’s day. We take pride in the service we provide and the impact we have on the community, and we’re looking for like-minded individuals to join our team.

What We Offer

️ Competitive Pay:

• Weekdays: £13.55 per hour, rising to £15.40 per hour after six months service*
• Weekends: £14.00 per hour, rising to £15.85 per hour after six months service.
• Bank Holidays: £30 bonus payment
• Pay rates are reviewed regularly through frequent pay negotiations
• Qualified drivers with at least 2 years bus driving experience in the last 5 years will start on £13.55 p/h basic, otherwise the starting rate will be £13.25 p/h
  
  

️ Additional Benefits

• 28 days annual leave rising to 33 days
• Overtime opportunities
• Free bus travel for you and your family (within the same household)
• Arriva Workplace Pension
• Onsite gym
• Ongoing CPC training and career development opportunities
• Access to the MyDrive app with monthly rewards (£50 vouchers) for top drivers
• A diverse and inclusive company culture that puts customers first
  
  

Hours Of Work

• 5 out of 7 rotating shift patterns, planned up to 6-8 weeks in advance
• Mornings starting from 05:00 and evenings finishing around 01:30
• Overtime available based on request/availability
  
  

What We Need From You

• MUST have a valid PCV Licence – This is a non-negotiable requirement. (If you don’t have a PCV licence yet, apply for our Trainee role, and we’ll provide paid training to help you get qualified!)
• No more than 6 points on your licence
• Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test
• Excellent customer service and people skills
• Flexibility to work various shifts
  
  

Why Choose Arriva?

At Arriva, we believe in offering fantastic career progression, development opportunities, and the chance to make a real difference to the community. Whether you want to move into management, support training, or become an expert driver, there’s a place for you here.

We’re more than just a transport company – we’re a diverse and inclusive community, united in providing an essential service to our passengers.

Join us and enjoy the rewards of making a positive impact on the lives of those around you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

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  Management and Manufacturing

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