PCV Bus Driver

Arriva; Thurmaston; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free bus travel

Staff discounts

Career progression

Pension

Mydrive rewards

Job summary

Arriva is hiring a PCV licensed bus driver at the Thurmaston depot to serve the local community. You will drive buses on scheduled routes, engage with passengers and ensure safe, reliable travel to destinations.

The role involves rotating shift patterns with early starts and late finishes, supporting a service that connects customers to work, schools and shops. Training, career progression, and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years of age.
• Hold a PCV licence with no more than 6 points on your licence.
• Be able to pass a drug and alcohol test.
• Excellent customer service skills and a friendly approach.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, including early mornings and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Drive buses on allocated routes and maintain safe driving standards.
• Provide excellent customer service and assist passengers as needed.
• Ensure passengers reach destinations safely and on time.

Skills

Customer service

Flexibility

Over 18

No more than 6 points

Reliability

Tools

PCV licence

Job description

PCV Bus Driver£17.25 - £38.81 per hourProgress your bus driving career with Arriva at our Thurmaston 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: £17.25 - £38.81 per hourWeekdays - £17.25 per hourSaturday - £18.25 per hourSunday - £19.25 per hourBank Holiday - £38.81 per hourShift Premiums:75p per hour increase for hours worked post 18:00 Monday - SundayPay rates reviewed via frequent pay negotiations.What’s in it for you?Overtime opportunities - extra shifts, bank holidays, all paid at a premium rate.Ongoing CPC training.Development and great career opportunities - whether that's into management, support training, or as an expert driver.Working for an inclusive and diverse company that put’s our customers at the heart of what we do, and what a responsibility for you to be transporting our precious cargo ensuring they get to their destinations.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 04:00 with the Evening finishing by 01:30.The rota currently has 1 in 3 weekends off with approximately. With 1 in 6 being a long weekend, consisting of Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday. (This is may change if the needs of the business require it.)We cannot offer fixed early, afternoon or evenings separately.Overtime available at request / availability.Requirements:Must be over 18 years of ageHold your PCV licence (if you don't, please apply to the Trainee role and we can give you all the paid training you need)No more than 6 points on your licenceCan pass a drug and alcohol testGreat people and customer service skillsFlexibility to work shiftsBenefits:Fantastic career progression and training opportunitiesFree to use staff bus operates a route around Leicester in the mornings and evenings to get drivers to and from work at those early start times and late finishesShuttle service from the depot to town to get you to your starting point.Access to the 'Arriva Village', where you can take advantage of store discounts and offersFree bus travel for you and your family (within the same household) if you do not need to use it then you can nominate someone elseArriva Workplace PensionEnhanced rates of payLong service awardsAccess to the Mydrive app and road safety scheme where you can get rewarded a £50 voucher monthly for being the top Arriva driverAt Arriva we strive for inclusion and diversity, we are a community that brings everyone together, not just our passengers.