PCV Bus Driver

Arriva Group; Southend; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing paid CPC training

Clear progression routes

Free bus travel for you and your household

Access to retail discounts

Arriva Workplace Pension

In-service pay increases

Long service awards

Job summary

Arriva Group is seeking a PCV Bus Driver to join their Southend depot. The role offers a pay rate of £16.85 to £17.26 per hour, with opportunities for overtime, allowing you to connect customers to important destinations.

The ideal candidate will hold a full PCV licence, be aged 18 or older, and possess strong customer service skills. Arriva offers various benefits, including ongoing training, free bus travel for you and your household, and pension options.

Qualifications

• Full PCV licence is required.
• Aged 18 or older.
• No more than 6 points on your licence.
• Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test.

Responsibilities

• Drive buses for morning commutes, school runs, and weekend shops.
• Connect customers to essential services.

Skills

Strong customer service skills

Job description

Overview

PCV Bus Driver — Southend

£16.85 – £17.26 per hour (approx. £35,000+ OTE with overtime)

Are you an experienced PCV licence holder? Progress your bus driving career with Arriva at our Southend depot. From the morning commute to the school run to the weekend shop, we connect our customers to what matters — and you'll be the familiar face that makes that happen.

Pay

• Basic rate: £16.85 per hour
• Weekend & bank holiday rate: £17.26 per hour
• Overtime, extra shifts, and bank holidays at premium rates

This is a shift-based role covering early mornings, evenings, and weekends. Rotas are shared in advance.

Requirements

• Full PCV licence
• Aged 18+
• No more than 6 points on your licence
• Strong customer service skills
• A drug and alcohol test at your driving assessment (ongoing prescribed medication is fine with your doctor's approval to drive)

What We Offer

• Ongoing paid CPC training
• Clear progression routes — management, training school, or expert driver
• Free bus travel for you and your household (or nominate someone if you don't use it)
• Access to the 'Arriva Village' for retail discounts and offers
• Arriva Workplace Pension
• In-service pay increases
• Long service awards

About Arriva

We're proud of the service we deliver and the communities we support. Building a diverse, inclusive team is central to how we operate — and to our success.

If you're passionate about great customer service and want to support your local community, we'd love to hear from you.