PCV Bus Driver

Arriva UK Bus Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 19,286 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days leave

Overtime opportunities

Free bus travel

CPC training & development

MyDrive rewards (£50 vouchers)

Job summary

Arriva UK Bus Ltd. seeks a PCV Bus Driver at our Durham depot to keep the community moving. You will transport passengers on scheduled routes, ensuring safety and reliability, and support families with a friendly, customer-focused service.

The role offers shifts 5 days in a 7 pattern, early mornings, with opportunities for overtime. Starting pay is £14.00–£16.30 per hour with progression for drivers who have 18 months of recent experience.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid PCV Licence (trainee route offered with paid training)
• No more than 6 points on licence
• Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test
• Excellent customer service and people skills
• Flexibility to work various shifts

Responsibilities

• Drive PCV buses to transport passengers on assigned routes
• Maintain safe, reliable service, and assist passengers as needed
• Build rapport with regular customers and ensure children reach school safely

Skills

PCV Licence

Customer service

Flexibility

Safe-driving

Job description

Start Your Career with Arriva as a PCV Bus Driver – Join a Community That Drives the Future!

Pay Rate: £14.00 per hour - £16.30 per hour

Are you a qualified PCV Bus Driver looking for a rewarding career that connects you to your community? Join Arriva at our Durham depot, where you\u2019ll be an integral part of keeping our community moving. Whether it\u2019s 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\u2019ll build relationships with familiar faces on your routes and even be the highlight of someone\u2019s day. We take pride in the service we provide and the impact we have on the community, and we\u2019re looking for like-minded individuals to join our team.

What We Offer:

• Weekdays £16.00 per hour (must have 18 months experience in the last 5 years)
• Weekends £16.30 per hour (must have 18 months experience in the last 5 years)

Qualified drivers with at least 18 months bus driving experience in the last 5 years will start on £16.00 p/h basic, otherwise the starting rate will be £14.00 p/h for 6 months.

• 28 days annual leave rising to 33 days
• Overtime opportunities
• Free bus travel for you and your family (within the same household)
• 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\u2019t have a PCV licence yet, apply for our Trainee role, and we\u2019ll 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\u2019s a place for you here.

We\u2019re more than just a transport company – we\u2019re 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.