PCV Bus Driver

Arrivatc; Telford; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Bus Driver and become an integral part of the community in Telford. This role offers you the chance to connect with passengers daily, providing vital transport services that enhance their lives. With competitive pay and opportunities for overtime, you can enjoy a fulfilling career while making a difference. The company values inclusivity and offers ongoing training to help you advance in your career, whether that means moving into management or becoming a specialized driver. If you are passionate about customer service and community connection, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Overtime opportunities

Ongoing CPC training

Career development opportunities

Inclusive and diverse work environment

Access to Mydrive app with monthly vouchers

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years of age and hold a valid PCV licence.
• Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test is required.

Responsibilities

• Drive buses on scheduled routes, ensuring safety and customer satisfaction.
• Build relationships with regular passengers and provide excellent service.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Flexibility

People Skills

Education

PCV Licence

Job description

Progress your bus driving career with Arriva at our Telford depot, where you will be at the heart of your community! Whether it is getting commuters to work, helping customers with popping to the shops or getting children to school - we provide an important service in connecting our customers to what matters to them.

As a Bus Driver, you will get to know the familiar faces on your routes, build relationships and even be the highlight of someone’s day.

We are proud of our customer service and how we support our community - and we would love to have like-minded individuals as part of our team.

Pay Rate: £13.36 per hour

Pay rates reviewed via frequent pay negotiations.

What’s in it for you?

1. Overtime opportunities - extra shifts, bank holidays, all paid at a premium rate.
2. Ongoing CPC training.
3. Development and great career opportunities - whether that's into management, support training, or as an expert driver.
4. Working for an inclusive and diverse company that puts our customers at the heart of what we do.
5. Access to the Mydrive app where you can win a £50 voucher monthly for the top Bus Drivers in the area.

Hours of Work:

5 out of 7 rotating shift patterns, planned up to 6-8 weeks in advance so you can plan around shifts. Mornings can start from 05:30, with Evenings finishing at around 00:10. The main rota currently has 1 in 4 weekends off with every 1 in 6 weeks accommodating a long weekend which consists of Thursday to Sunday off. Overtime available at request / availability.

Requirements:

1. Must be over 18 years of age
2. Hold your PCV licence (if you don't, please apply to the Trainee role and we can give you all the paid training you need)
3. No more than 6 points on your licence
4. Can pass a drug and alcohol test
5. Great people and customer service skills
6. Flexibility to work shifts

At Arriva we strive for inclusion and diversity, we are a community that brings everyone together, not just our passengers.