PCV Bus Driver

Arrivatc; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 19,286 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave rising to 33 days

Free bus travel for you and family

Arriva Workplace Pension

Ongoing CPC training

MyDrive rewards

Career development

Job summary

Arriva is hiring a PCV Bus Driver for Darlington depot. The role involves driving buses, serving passengers, and helping keep the community moving with reliable schedules. The position offers pay per hour with weekday and weekend rates and a £40 bonus on bank holidays.

Qualified drivers with 18+ months of recent bus driving experience start at £16.00 p/h; new entrants from £14.00 p/h for six months. Includes training, benefits, and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid PCV Licence
• No more than 6 points on licence
• Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test
• Excellent customer service and people skills
• Flexibility to work various shifts

Responsibilities

Skills

Excellent customer service

Flexible to shifts

Pass drug and alcohol test

Job description

## PCV Bus DriverApplylocations: Darlington Bus Depottime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR032134**Start Your Career with Arriva as a PCV Bus Driver – Join a Community That Drives the Future!****Location**: Darlington Depot**Pay Rate: £14.00 per hour - £16.30 per hour**Are you a qualified PCV Bus Driver looking for a rewarding career that connects you to your community? Join Arriva at our Darlington 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:****Pay Rate £14.00 - £16.30 per hour*** **Weekdays £16.00 per hour (must have 18 months experience in the last 5 years)*** **Weekends £16.30 per hour (must have 18 months experience in the last 5 years)*** **Bank Holiday £40 bonus paid per shift*****\*Qualified drivers with at least 18 months bus driving experience in the last 5 years will start on £16.00 p/h basic, otherwise the starting rate will be £14.00 p/h for 6 months.***** Additional Benefits:*** 28 days annual leave rising to 33 days* Overtime opportunities* Free bus travel for you and your family (within the same household)* Arriva Workplace Pension* 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. *(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!)** 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.