Trainee Bus Driver

Arriva Group; Blyth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values community connection and customer service at its Blyth depot! This role offers you the chance to make a real difference in people's daily lives, whether it's getting commuters to work or helping children get to school. With a focus on ongoing development and career progression, you will enjoy a supportive environment that prioritizes inclusivity and diversity. With competitive pay rates and perks like free bus travel for you and your family, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while serving your community. Don't miss out on being part of something special!

Benefits

Full CPC training

Ongoing development

Career opportunities

Overtime opportunities

Minimum paid 39 hours per week

Access to discounts and offers

Employee assistance program

Free bus travel for family

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years of age and have been driving for a minimum of 6 months.
• Ability to pass drug and alcohol tests and an English comprehension test.

Responsibilities

• Connect customers to their destinations and build relationships.
• Work in a rotating shift pattern with early starts and late finishes.

Skills

Customer Service

Driving Skills

Flexibility

Communication Skills

Job description

Welcome to Arriva! Come and work at our Blyth depot where you will be at the heart of the community! Whether it is getting commuters to work, helping customers with popping to the shops or getting children to school.

We are proud of our customer service and how we support our community. You will be connecting our customers to what matters to them, get to know familiar faces, build relationships and even be the highlight of someone’s day.

This is an excellent time to join us! With in-service pay increases, we can also offer ongoing development, career progression and guidance support throughout your journey with us.

Rates of pay:

0-12 months service, Monday to Friday - £12.92 per hour

Saturday/Sunday - £13.37 per hour

Rates after 12 months service are as follows:

Monday to Friday - £13.24 - £15.01 per hour*

*Rate dependent upon continued length of service.

What’s in it for you?

• Full CPC training.
• Ongoing development and great career opportunities.
• Working for an inclusive and diverse company that puts our customers at the heart of what we do.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Minimum paid 39 hours per week, even if you finish your shift earlier.
• Access to the mydrive app where you can win a £50 voucher monthly for the top 2 bus drivers once you have passed.

Hours of work and role:

• A rotating shift pattern of 5 days in 7, published up to 6-8 weeks in advance.
• Mornings starting 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.

Requirements:

• Must be over 18 years of age.
• Have been driving for a minimum of 6 months.
• No more than 6 points on your licence.
• Will need to undergo a drug and alcohol test before your assessment.
• Will need to pass an English comprehension test.
• Flexibility as your shifts will start as early as 4AM in the morning but will always work no later than 1AM.
• 20 days of annual leave plus 8 bank holidays - increasing after two years service.
• Access to the 'Arriva Village', where you can take advantage of store discounts and offers.
• Employee assistance program.
• Free bus travel for you and your family (within the same household).

At Arriva we strive for Inclusion and diversity, we are a community that brings everyone together…not just our passengers.