PCV Bus Driver

Arriva-bf47d80e; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free bus travel for you and yourfamily

Arriva Village discounts

Pension

Long service awards

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Arriva is hiring at the Tunbridge Wells depot for PCV Bus Drivers. You will transport passengers safely and reliably across local routes, helping people get to work, school and shops on time.

The role offers pay £16.85–£17.87 per hour, overtime at premium, rotating shifts 04:00–18:00, ongoing CPC training, and career progression opportunities within a community-focused company.

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years of age.
• 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)
• No more than 6 points on your licence
• Can pass a drug and alcohol test

Responsibilities

• Drive routes safely and reliably to connect communities.
• Provide excellent customer service and assist passengers.
• Work flexible, rotating shifts and maintain punctuality.
• Complete shifts as scheduled with accuracy

Skills

Customer service

Flexible availability

Team player

Job description

PCV Bus Driver£16.85 - £17.87 per hourProgress your bus driving career with Arriva at our Tunbridge Wells 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 Rate: £16.85 - £17.87 per hourWeekdays - £16.85 per hourOvertime - £17.87 Per HourPay rates reviewed via frequent pay negotiations.What’s in it for you?Overtime opportunities - extra shifts, bank holidays, all paid at a premium rate.Ongoing 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.Hours of work:5 out of 7 rotating shift patterns, planned up to 6-8 weeks in advance so you can plan around shifts.Mornings can start from 04:00, Afternoons start 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:Must be over 18 years of ageHold your PCV licence (if you don't, please apply to the Trainee role and we can give you all the paid training you need)No more than 6 points on your licenceCan pass a drug and alcohol testGreat people and customer service skillsFlexibility to work shiftsBenefits:Fantastic career progression and training opportunitiesAccess to the 'Arriva Village', where you can take advantage of store discounts and offersFree bus travel for you and your family (within the same household) if you do not need to use it then you can nominate someone elseArriva Workplace PensionEnhanced rates of payLong service awardsAt Arriva we strive for inclusion and diversity, we are a community that brings everyone together, not just our passengers.