PCV Bus Driver

Arriva Kent Thameside Limited; Colchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A public transport provider in Colchester is hiring experienced Bus Drivers to provide essential services to the community. Drivers will enjoy competitive pay rates, ongoing training, and opportunities for career progression. Applicants must hold a valid PCV licence and have at least 6 months of driving experience. This role requires commitment to excellent customer service and flexible shift work, including weekends.

Benefits

Free bus travel for employees and their families

Overtime opportunities

Store discounts

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid PCV licence.
• Over 18 with at least 6 months driving experience.
• No more than 6 points on your licence.

Responsibilities

• Drive buses and provide excellent customer service.
• Build relationships with daily commuters.
• Transport customers safely to their destinations.

Skills

Customer Service

Driving Experience

Teamwork

Tools

PCV Licence

Job description

Are you an experienced PCV licence holder? Progress your bus driving career with Arriva at our Colchester depot, where 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.

As a Bus Driver, you will get to know the familiar faces on your routes, build relationships and even be the highlight of someone’s day.

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.

Pay Rate :

£13.00 per hour

£14.71 per hour after 6 months service

Saturdays: £13.50 per hour

Sundays: £14.00 per hour

Overtime: £14.00 per hour between (20:00-04:00)

If you’re passionate about great customer service and want to help support your local communities, then we’d love to hear from you.

The role will be shift-based, so you’ll need to be prepared to work early, evenings and weekends.

What’s in it for you?

Overtime opportunities - extra shifts, bank holidays, all paid at a premium rate.

Ongoing paid CPC training.

Development and great career opportunities - whether that's into management, support training, or as an expert driver.

Working for an inclusive and diverse company that put’s our customers at the heart of what we do, and what a responsibility for you to be transporting our precious cargo ensuring they get to their destinations.

Requirements:

PCV Licence

You will need to be over 18 with at least 6 months driving experience

No more than 6 points on your licence

You will be required to do a drug and alcohol test when you come for a driving assessment (If you are on any ongoing medication this is fine as long as we have your doctor’s approval that you are fit to drive our lovely buses)

Will be required to work weekends depending on your rota; however you will know in advance which ones you will be working

Fantastic career progression opportunities

Access to the 'Arriva Village', where you can take advantage ofstore discountsand offers.

Free bus travelfor you and your family (within the same household) if you do not need to use it then you can nominate someone else.

Enhanced rates.

Long service awards.

This is an excellent time to start your career with us! With in-service pay increases, and not to mention our brilliant Arriva training school; we can offer on-going development, career progression and guidance support throughout your journey with us.

At Arriva we acknowledge the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of our talent strategy. The creation of a diverse, inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and enhance our success.