PCV Bus Driver

Arriva UK Bus Ltd; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Arriva UK Bus Ltd as a Bus Driver at our Gillingham depot. You will play a vital role in your community by safely transporting passengers where they need to go, while providing exceptional customer service. With opportunities for career advancement and additional training, this is a great time to get involved with an inclusive company that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Free bus travel for you and your family

Store discounts and offers

Overtime opportunities and premium pay

Ongoing paid CPC training

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 6 months driving experience required.
• Over 18 years of age.
• Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test.

Responsibilities

• Transport passengers safely and efficiently.
• Build relationships with regular passengers.
• Comply with all safety procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Community engagement

Education

PCV License

Job description

Are you an experienced PCV licence holder? Progress your bus driving career with Arriva at our Gillingham 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.

Weekdays: £16.10 per hour

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(If you do not have this, please apply to our Trainee Bus Driver role as we can offer all the training you need!)

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.