PCV Bus Driver \"£500 Joining on Bonus\"

Arriva TrainCare; Ashington; Remote; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave rising to 33 days

Free bus travel for you and yourFamily

Arriva Workplace Pension

Ongoing CPC training

Job summary

Arriva TrainCare in Ashington is actively seeking qualified PCV Bus Drivers to operate services from the Ashington depot, delivering safe, reliable transport to the community with a strong focus on customer service.

The role requires a valid PCV licence and CPC, with shifts starting early in the morning and finishing late at night. We offer pay rates of £14.00–£16.45 per hour, 28 days annual leave rising to 33 days, and a competitive pension package.

Qualifications

• Hold a full valid PCV licence and CPC.
• No more than 6 points on your licence.
• Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test.
• Excellent customer service and people skills.
• Shifts may start as early as 4AM and finish no later than 1AM.

Responsibilities

• Drive PCV bus to transport passengers safely and on schedule.
• Assist passengers and ensure their safety and comfort while boarding and alighting.

Skills

PCV Licence

Customer Service

Flexibility

Job description

PCV Bus Driver \"£500 Joining on Bonus\"This website stores cookies on your computer. These cookies are used to collect information about how you interact with our website. We use this information in order to improve and customize your browsing experience and for analytics about our visitors both on this website. To find out more, see our Privacy Policy.### PCV Bus Driver \"£500 Joining on Bonus\"Apply: Ashington Bus Depot: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 30, 2026 (28 days left to apply): JR033349# **\"£500 Joining on Bonus\" for all Qualified PCV Bus Drivers - T&C's Apply!** **Sign-On Bonus Offer****Total Bonus Value: £500**Successful qualified PCV Bus Driver candidates will receive:* **£250 following successful completion of training and entry into service*** **£250 following 6 months' continuous service****Eligibility Criteria**To qualify for the Sign-On Bonus, candidates must:* **Hold a full valid PCV licence and CPC.*** Apply during the promotional period.* Successfully complete all recruitment and onboarding checks.* Successfully complete Training School training requirements.* Commence employment with Arriva.* Remain employed and not be serving notice at the point each payment becomes due. **Start Your Career with Arriva as a PCV Bus Driver – Join a Community That Drives the Future!****Location**: Ashington Depot**Pay Rate: £14.00 per hour - £16.45 per hour** Are you a qualified PCV Bus Driver looking for a rewarding career that connects you to your community? Join Arriva at our Ashington 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. **What We Offer:****Pay Rate £14.00 - £16.45 per hour*** **Weekdays £16.00 per hour (must have 18 months experience in the last 5 years)*** **Weekends £16.45 per hour (must have 18 months experience in the last 5 years)*** **Bank Holiday £30 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 as your shifts will start as early as 4AM in the morning but will always work no later than 1AM depending on the time that you start. **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. INDPNE0:00 / 3:05### About UsArriva is a leading provider of passenger transport across Europe, employing around 34,400 people and delivering around 1.6 billion passenger journeys. With buses, trains, coaches, trams, waterbuses, bike-sharing systems, on-demand transport solutions and a rolling stock leasing company, Arriva proudly connects people and communities safely, reliably and sustainably across 11 countries, delivering these services in a better way, every day. The activities of Arriva are divided into four business units: UK Bus, UK Trains, The Netherlands and Mainland Europe. Arriva has passenger transport operations in the Czech Republic, Croatia, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and the United Kingdom, and also operates a rolling stock leasing company in Romania.