PCV Bus Driver

Arriva Group; Milton Keynes; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking dedicated Bus Drivers to join their Milton Keynes depot. In this rewarding role, you will connect with your community, ensuring that passengers reach their destinations safely and on time. You will enjoy a dynamic work environment with flexible shift patterns and opportunities for overtime. The company prides itself on its commitment to customer service and community support, making it an ideal place for individuals who value inclusivity and teamwork. Join a team where your contributions truly matter, and experience the satisfaction of being a vital part of your community.

Benefits

Overtime opportunities

Ongoing CPC training

Career development opportunities

Free bus travel for you and your family

Store discounts and offers

Enhanced rates of pay

Long service awards

Access to Mydrive app rewards

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years of age.
• Hold your PCV licence or apply for Trainee role.

Responsibilities

• Drive buses safely and efficiently on assigned routes.
• Provide excellent customer service to passengers.

Skills

Customer service skills

Flexibility

Driving skills

Education

PCV licence

Job description

Progress your bus driving career with Arriva at our Milton Keynes 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:

Weekdays - £16.50 per hour

Saturday, Sunday and after 8pm - £1.00 per hour uplift.

Bank Holiday - Time and two thirds

Pay rates reviewed via frequent pay negotiations.

What’s in it for you?

1. Overtime opportunities - extra shifts, bank holidays, all paid at a premium rate.
2. Ongoing CPC training.
3. Development and great career opportunities - whether that's into management, support training, or as an expert driver.
4. Working for an inclusive and diverse company that puts our customers at the heart of what we do.
5. Access to the Mydrive app where you can win a £50 voucher monthly for the top Bus Drivers in the area.

Hours of Work:

5 out of 7 rotating shift patterns, planned up to 6-8 weeks in advance. Mornings can start from 04:00, Afternoons from 12:00 and Evenings from 18:00 on a rotational basis.

We cannot offer fixed early, afternoon or evenings separately. Overtime available at request / availability.

Requirements:

1. Must be over 18 years of age
2. Hold your PCV licence (if you don't, please apply to the Trainee role and we can give you all the paid training you need)
3. No more than 6 points on your licence
4. Can pass a drug and alcohol test
5. Great people and customer service skills
6. Flexibility to work shifts

Free to use staff bus operates a route around Leicester in the mornings and evenings to get drivers to and from work at those early start times and late finishes.

Access to the 'Arriva Village', where you can take advantage of store discounts and offers.

Free bus travel for you and your family (within the same household).

Enhanced rates of pay, long service awards, and access to the Mydrive app and road safety scheme where you can get rewarded a £50 voucher monthly for being the top Arriva driver.

At Arriva we strive for inclusion and diversity, we are a community that brings everyone together…not just our passengers.