PCV Bus Driver

Arriva; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free bus travel for you and your house

Arriva Workplace Pension

In-service pay increases

Long service awards

Ongoing CPC training

Arriva Village discounts

Job summary

Arriva in Southend is seeking an experienced PCV bus driver to join the depot team. You will drive buses on a variety of routes, ensuring safe and reliable service while delivering great customer experiences.

The role involves early mornings, evenings and weekend shifts with rotas shared in advance. The position offers ongoing CPC training, clear progression routes into management, a staff bus for you and your household, and access to Arriva Village discounts along with a workplace pension and

Qualifications

• Full PCV licence.
• Aged 18+.
• No more than 6 points on your licence.
• Drug and alcohol test at your driving assessment.

Responsibilities

• Operate PCV buses on routes to transport customers.
• Provide safe, reliable, and friendly customer service.
• Shifts include early mornings, evenings and weekends with rotas arranged in advance.

Skills

Customer service

Strong communication

Job description

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.PayBasic rate: £16.85 per hourWeekend & bank holiday rate: £17.26 per hourOvertime, extra shifts, and bank holidays at premium ratesThis is a shift-based role covering early mornings, evenings, and weekends. Rotas are shared in advance.RequirementsFull PCV licenceAged 18+No more than 6 points on your licenceStrong customer service skillsA drug and alcohol test at your driving assessment (ongoing prescribed medication is fine with your doctor's approval to drive)What we offerOngoing paid CPC trainingClear progression routes — management, training school, or expert driverFree 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 offersArriva Workplace PensionIn-service pay increasesLong service awardsAbout ArrivaWe'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.