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

Arriva Northumbria Limited; Blyth; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 28–33 days

Overtime opportunities

Free bus travel for you and family

Workplace pension

CPC training & career development

MyDrive rewards program

Job summary

Arriva Northumbria Limited is hiring PCV Bus Drivers at Blyth Depot. The role offers a sign-on bonus and a pay rate from £14.00 to £16.45 per hour, with higher weekend and weekday rates for experienced drivers. Rotating shifts from 05:00 to 01:30, 28–33 days of leave, pension, and ongoing CPC training are included.

Applicants must hold a PCV Licence and CPC, pass checks, and be eligible for the sign-on promotion. Full-time roles with benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Hold a full valid PCV licence and CPC.
• Apply during the promotional period.
• Complete Recruitment and onboarding checks.
• Complete Training School requirements.
• Commence employment with Arriva.
• Remain employed and not be serving notice at the payment due points.

Skills

Customer service

Flexibility

Shift work

Job description

£500 Joining on Bonus for all Qualified PCV Bus Drivers – T&C's.

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, and £250 following 6 months' continuous service.

Eligibility Criteria

• 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: Blyth Depot

Pay Rate

• £14.00 per hour - £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.

Requirements

• 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 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.

About Arriva

Arriva 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.