PCV Bus Driver

Arriva Northumbria Limited; Blyth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Arriva as a PCV Bus Driver at their Blyth Depot, making a positive impact on the community. With competitive pay, excellent benefits including free travel and ongoing training, you can grow your career while connecting with local passengers. Ideal candidates will have a valid PCV Licence and a passion for customer service.

Benefits

28 days annual leave increasing to 33 days

Free bus travel for you and your family

Arriva Workplace Pension

Onsite gym facilities

Ongoing CPC training

Monthly rewards through MyDrive app

Qualifications

• Must have a valid PCV Licence.
• Excellent customer service and people skills.
• Flexibility to work various shifts.

Responsibilities

• Drive the bus, ensuring commuters are safely transported.
• Build relationships with passengers on routes.
• Participate in community-focused services.

Skills

Customer service

Flexibility

People skills

Job description

Start Your Career with Arriva as a PCV Bus Driver - Join a Community That Drives the Future!

Location: Blyth Depot
Pay Rate: GBP13.25 - GBP15.85 per hour

Are you a qualified PCV Bus Driver looking for a rewarding career that connects you to your community? Join Arriva at our Blyth 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: GBP13.55 per hour, rising to GBP15.40 per hour after six months service
• Weekends: GBP14.00 per hour, rising to GBP15.85 per hour after six months service.
• Bank Holidays: GBP30 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 GBP13.55 p/h basic, otherwise the starting rate will be GBP13.25b 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 (at the nearby Ashington depot)
• Ongoing CPC training and career development opportunities
• Access to the MyDrive app with monthly rewards (GBP50 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.