PCV Bus Driver

Arriva UK Bus Ltd; St Helens; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a PCV Bus Driver and play a vital role in connecting your community. Enjoy full-time opportunities with competitive pay. Arriva offers fantastic career progression, ongoing training, and a supportive work environment, making a difference every day.

Benefits

Overtime opportunities

Access to 'Arriva Village' for store discounts

Free bus travel for you and family

Career progression and development opportunities

Qualifications

• MUST have a valid PCV Licence.
• At least 12 months of driving experience.
• Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test.

Responsibilities

• Connect community members to essential services and events.
• Build relationships with passengers along your routes.
• Ensure excellent customer service on every journey.

Skills

Customer service

Flexibility

People skills

Job description

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Start Your Career with Arriva as a PCV Bus Driver – Connect Your Community to What Matters!

Location: St Helens Depot
Pay Rate: £17.00 per hour (for experienced PCV drivers)

Are you a qualified PCV Bus Driver looking for a fulfilling career that makes a real impact on your community? Join Arriva at our St Helens depot, where you’ll help connect people to the places and events that matter to them. Whether it’s getting children to school, commuters to work, or customers to their favorite shopping spots, you’ll be playing an essential role in your community.

As a Bus Driver, you’ll become familiar with the faces on your routes, build relationships, and brighten someone’s day. We take pride in our customer service and the vital part we play in local communities, and we’re looking for like-minded individuals to join our team.

What We Offer:

• £17.00 per hour for experienced PCV drivers
• Full-time opportunities with potential for overtime
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Access to the 'Arriva Village' for store discounts and offers
• Free bus travel for you and your family (within the same household)
• A supportive, team-focused company culture

Hours of Work:

• 5 out of 7 rotating shift patterns, planned up to 6-8 weeks in advance
• Mornings starting from 04:00, Afternoons starting from 12:00, 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, apply for our Trainee role, and we’ll provide paid training to help you get qualified!)
• At least 12 months of driving experience
• No more than 6 points on your licence
• Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test
• Excellent customer service and people skills
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends

Why Choose Arriva?

At Arriva, we’re committed to providing fantastic career progression, ongoing training, and a supportive work environment. Whether you’re looking to grow your career, earn extra through overtime, or simply be part of a company that cares, we have something for you. Join us and be part of a team that makes a difference in the community every day.