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

Arriva London North; Ashington; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 28-33 days

Free bus travel

Pension

CPC training

MyDrive rewards

Job summary

Arriva London North seeks qualified PCV Bus Drivers for the Ashington depot to keep our communities moving. You will operate routes, assist customers, and ensure safe transport for commuters, students and shoppers.

Pay rate starts at £14.00 per hour, rising to £16.45 per hour for experienced drivers on 5 out of 7 rotating shifts, with early starts from 04:00 to 01:30. A £500 sign-on bonus is offered (£250 after training and entry into service, £250 after 6 months of continuous service).

Qualifications

• MUST have a valid PCV Licence
• No more than 6 points on your licence
• Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test
• Excellent customer service and people skills
• Shifts can start as early as 04:00 and finish no later than 01:30

Responsibilities

• Drive PCV bus routes and transport passengers safely and on time
• Provide excellent customer service and assist customers
• Follow timetables, road safety rules and company procedures
• Complete pre-shift vehicle checks and report faults

Skills

Customer service

Flexibility

Reliability

Punctuality

Drug test pass

Job description

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

• Hold a full valid PCV licence and CPC.
• 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.
• 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.
• (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!)

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.