PCV Bus Driver

Arriva Durham County Limited; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join Arriva as a PCV Bus Driver and play a vital role in your community's transport network. With competitive pay and benefits, including free travel for your family and opportunities for career development, you'll make a meaningful impact while enjoying a rewarding career in transportation.

Benefits

28 days annual leave rising to 33 days

Overtime opportunities

Free bus travel for you and your family

Ongoing CPC training and career development

Monthly rewards via MyDrive app

Qualifications

• Valid PCV Licence is a non-negotiable requirement.
• Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test.
• No more than 6 points on your licence.

Responsibilities

• Transport passengers within the community, ensuring safety and reliability.
• Build relationships with commuters and offer friendly customer service.
• Work rotating shift patterns as scheduled.

Skills

Excellent customer service

People skills

Flexibility

Job description

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Start Your Career with Arriva as a PCV Bus Driver – Join a Community That Drives the Future!

Are you a qualified PCV Bus Driver looking for a rewarding career that connects you to your community? Join Arriva at our Stockton depot, where you’ll be an integral part of keeping our community moving. Whether it’s getting commuters to work, helping customers with errands, or ensuring children get to school safely, every journey makes a difference.

As a Bus Driver, you’ll build relationships with familiar faces on your routes and even be the highlight of someone’s day. We take pride in the service we provide and the impact we have on the community, and we’re looking for like-minded individuals to join our team.

What We Offer:

• Weekdays: £12.65 per hour, rising to £14.40 per hour after six months service*
• Weekends: £12.95 per hour, rising to £14.70 per hour after six months service.
• Pay rates are reviewed regularly through frequent pay negotiations
• 28 days annual leave rising to 33 days
• Overtime opportunities
• Free bus travel for you and your family (within the same household)
• Ongoing CPC training and career development opportunities
• Access to the MyDrive app with monthly rewards (£50 vouchers) for top drivers
• A diverse and inclusive company culture that puts customers first

Hours of Work:

• 5 out of 7 rotating shift patterns, planned up to 6-8 weeks in advance
• Mornings starting from 05:00 and evenings finishing around 01:30
• Overtime available based on request/availability

What We Need From You:

• MUST have a valid PCV Licence – This is a non-negotiable requirement.
  
• 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

Why Choose Arriva?

At Arriva, we believe in offering fantastic career progression, development opportunities, and the chance to make a real difference to the community. Whether you want to move into management, support training, or become an expert driver, there’s a place for you here.

We’re more than just a transport company – we’re a diverse and inclusive community, united in providing an essential service to our passengers.

Join us and enjoy the rewards of making a positive impact on the lives of those around you.