PCV Bus Driver

Arriva Merseyside Limited; Sefton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Overtime opportunities

Uniform and training

Career progression

Free family bus travel

Arriva Village discounts

Pension

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Arriva Merseyside Limited in Southport is seeking an experienced PCV Bus Driver to help keep communities moving. A valid PCV licence and at least 12 months driving experience are required, with no more than 6 points on your licence.

You’ll join a team delivering safe, reliable journeys with a strong focus on customer service. Shifts are rotating across mornings, afternoons and evenings (4:00, 12:00 and 18:00 starts) 5 days out of 7, with overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• MUST have a valid PCV Licence.
• At least 12 months of driving experience.
• No more than 6 points on licence.
• Excellent customer service and people skills.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including early mornings, evenings and weekends.

Skills

PCV licence

Customer service

Flexibility

Job description

Start Your Career with Arriva as an Experienced PCV Bus Driver - Join a Team That Makes a Difference!

Location: Southport Depot

Pay Rate: £18.30 - £27.45 per hour

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay: Monday to Friday: £18.30 per hour, Saturday & Sunday: £22.88 per hour Bank Holiday: £27.45 per hour Overtime: Flat rate
• Additional Benefits: Overtime opportunities available for those who want extra hours
• Uniform, training, and ongoing development
• Opportunities to advance your career across the business
• Free bus travel for you and your family (within the same household)
• Access to the 'Arriva Village', where you can take advantage of store discounts and offers
• Arriva Workplace Pension
• A diverse and inclusive company culture
• Hours of Work: 5 out of 7 rotating shift patterns, planned up to 6-8 weeks in advance for better work-life balance
• Mornings starting from 04:00, Afternoons starting from 12:00, and Evenings from 18:00
• Overtime available based on request/availability
• We cannot offer fixed early, afternoon, or evening shifts separately

What We Need From You

• MUST have a valid PCV Licence – This is a non-negotiable requirement (If you don’t have a PCV licence yet, we are recruiting for Trainee roles, so your application will still be considered.)
• At least 12 months of driving experience
• No more than 6 points on your licence
• Excellent customer service and people skills
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends

Why Choose Arriva?

At Arriva, we offer fantastic career progression opportunities, training, and a chance to develop within the business. Whether you’re looking to grow your skills or explore new roles, we’re here to support you in your career journey. Join us and become part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference in the community.

Arriva is a leading provider of passenger transport across Europe, employing around 34,400 people and delivering around 1.6 billion passenger journeys. With buses, trains, coaches, trams, waterbuses, bike-sharing systems, on-demand transport solutions and a rolling stock leasing company, Arriva proudly connects people and communities safely, reliably and sustainably across 11 countries, delivering these services in a better way, every day. The activities of Arriva are divided into four business units: UK Bus, UK Trains, The Netherlands and Mainland Europe. Arriva has passenger transport operations in the Czech Republic, Croatia, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and the United Kingdom, and also operates a rolling stock leasing company in Romania.