PCV Bus Driver

Arriva-bf47d80e; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free bus travel

Arriva Workplace Pension

Long service awards

Career progression

Job summary

Arriva Tunbridge Wells is hiring PCV Bus Drivers to serve the local community, transporting passengers safely and punctually on rotating shifts from early mornings to evenings.

Join a team focused on great customer service, training opportunities, and career progression within a supportive network at the Tunbridge Wells depot.

Qualifications

• Must be over 18.
• Hold a PCV licence; if not, apply to Trainee role for paid training.
• No more than 6 points on your licence.
• Able to pass a drug and alcohol test.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication.

Responsibilities

• Drive PCV bus on assigned routes across Tunbridge Wells.
• Assist passengers and ensure their safety and comfort.
• Provide punctual service and uphold Arriva standards on timetables.

Skills

Customer service

Shift flexibility

People skills

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: £17.48 per hourWeekdays - £17.48 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.INDBSC