PCV Bus Driver

Arriva Group; Darlington; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join Arriva Group as a PCV Bus Driver at the Darlington Depot, where you can make a difference in the community by ensuring safe transport for passengers. The role offers competitive pay, career growth options, and comprehensive training in a supportive environment. Applicants must hold a valid PCV licence and excel in customer service skills.

Benefits

28 days annual leave rising to 33 days

Free bus travel for you and your family

Ongoing CPC training

Access to rewards via MyDrive app

Qualifications

• Valid PCV Licence is required.
• No more than 6 points on your licence.
• Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test.

Responsibilities

• Drive the bus and ensure safety on routes.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Maintain relationships with passengers.

Skills

Customer service

Flexibility

Education

PCV Licence

Job description

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Location: Darlington Depot

Pay Rate: £12.40 - £14.70 per hour

Are you a qualified PCV Bus Driver looking for a rewarding career that connects you to your community? Join Arriva at our Darlington 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: £12.65 per hour, rising to £14.40 per hour after six months service*
• Weekends: £12.95 per hour, rising to £14.70 per hour after six months service.
• Bank Holidays: £40 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 £12.65 p/h basic, otherwise the starting rate will be £12.40 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
• 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.

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