PCV Bus Drivers - Castleford

Arriva-bf47d80e; Castleford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free bus travel

Pension scheme

Long service awards

Store discounts via Arriva Village

Job summary

Arriva is looking for bus drivers at the Castleford depot to serve the local community by transporting passengers safely and reliably. You will work on rotating shifts, with early mornings, afternoons, and evenings to cover 5 days out of 7.

Training and development opportunities are available, with the chance to progress into leadership or specialist roles. The role rewards customer-focused service, offers competitive hourly pay (£14.00 during probation rising to £16.00 after probation), and

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years of age.
• 6 points on your PCV licence or fewer.
• Pass a drug and alcohol test.
• Good customer service skills and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Drive buses on assigned routes ensuring safety of passengers.
• Provide excellent customer service and assist passengers as needed.
• Ensure timely service and adherence to schedules.

Skills

Customer service

People skills

Flexibility

Education

PCV licence

Job description

Progress your bus driving career with Arriva at our Castleford 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: £14.00 - £16.00 per hour£14.00 per hour for the first 6 months of probation (*Must have 1 year of PCV experience in the last 5 years)£16.00 after passing your probation (*Must have 1 years PCV experience to move to a higher rate)Pay rates reviewed via frequent pay negotiations.What’s in it for you?Overtime opportunitiesOngoing 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.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, Afternoons start from 12:00 and Evenings from 18:00 on a rotational basis.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 opportunitiesAccess 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 awardsAt Arriva we strive for inclusion and diversity, we are a community that brings everyone together, not just our passengers.INDBY