PCV Bus Driver

Arriva Midlands Limited; Coalville; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring program

Overtime rates

MyDrive rewards

Job summary

Arriva Midlands Limited in Coalville is hiring PCV Bus Drivers to join our community‑moving team. You will drive routes, ensure passenger safety, and deliver reliable service across our local network.

We offer a structured pay ladder, mentoring phase with higher rates after training, and overtime options. Flexible shift patterns include mornings, afternoons, and weekends to suit city needs.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid PCV Licence – non-negotiable.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Drive PCV bus and transport passengers safely and on time.
• Maintain excellent customer service and assist riders as needed.
• Follow routes, safety procedures and company policies.
• Represent Arriva professionally on every journey.

Skills

Customer service

Flexibility

Excellent communication

Job description

Start Your Career with Arriva as a PCV Bus Driver – Join a Community That Drives the Future! Location: Coalville Depot Pay Rate: £13.55 - £35.36 per hour

Are you a qualified PCV Bus Driver looking for a rewarding career that connects you to your community? Join Arriva at our Tamworth 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:

• Rate during mentoring: Monday - Friday: £13.55 per hour (£14.05 after 6pm)
• Saturday: £14.55 per hour
• Sunday & Bank Holiday: £15.55 per hour
• After Training and mentoring: Monday - Friday: £15.05 per hour (£15.55 after 6pm)
• Saturday: £16.05 per hour
• Sunday: £17.05 per hour
• Bank Holiday: £33.86 per hour
• Lead Driver for Coalville: Monday - Friday: £16.55 per hour (£17.05 after 6pm)
• Saturday: £17.55 per hour
• Sunday: £18.55 per hour
• Bank Holiday: £35.36 per hour

Additional Benefits:

• Overtime opportunities at premium rates (extra shifts, bank holidays)
• 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 3-6 months in advance
• Mornings starting from 04:30 and evenings finishing around 01:00
• 1 in 4 weekends off
• Average of 40 hours per week on the main rota
• Overtime available based on request/availability

What We Need From You:

• MUST have a valid PCV Licence – This is a non-negotiable requirement.
• 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.

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.