PCV Bus Driver

Arriva Kent & Surrey Limited; Northfleet; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company in Northfleet is seeking experienced PCV Bus Drivers to join their team. In this role, you will drive passengers safely while providing excellent customer service. You will have opportunities for career progression and ongoing training. Candidates must have a PCV Licence, at least 6 months of driving experience, and a commitment to customer care. Competitive pay and benefits are offered, including free bus travel for you and your family.

Benefits

Free bus travel for you and your family

Discounts on store offers

Career progression opportunities

Access to 'Arriva Village'

Arriva Workplace Pension

Qualifications

• Must hold a PCV Licence.
• Minimum of 6 months driving experience.
• Able to pass drug and alcohol tests.

Responsibilities

• Drive and ensure safe transportation of passengers.
• Build relationships with regular customers.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Driving experience

Education

PCV Licence

Job description

PCV Bus Driver

£16.10-£18.60 per hour

Are you an experienced PCV licence holder? Progress your bus driving career with Arriva at our Northfleet 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 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: £16.10 - £17.10 per hour

Weekdays: £16.10 per hour

Weekends: £17.10 per hour

Overtime: £17.11 / £18.60 per hour

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 role and we'll give you 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.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• You will be required to do a drug and alcohol test when you come for a driving assessment.
• Will be required to work weekends depending on your rota; however, you will know in advance which ones you will be working.

Benefits

• Fantastic career progression opportunities
• 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) if you do not need to use it then you can nominate someone else.
• Group outings and get together with other staff that you can join to meet new people.
• Arriva Workplace Pension.
• Enhanced rates.
• Long service awards.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• 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.