Trainee Bus Driver

Arriva Yorkshire Limited; Castleford; On-site; GBP 18,942 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free bus travel for you and your family

Employee assistance program

Access to store discounts

Job summary

Arriva Yorkshire Limited in Castleford is seeking enthusiastic bus drivers to join their team. This role is pivotal to connecting the community, ensuring safe and reliable passenger transport, and delivering exceptional customer service.

The position offers competitive pay rates starting at £13.75 per hour during training, increasing to £16.00 after successful probation. Full training provided, along with benefits such as free bus travel for family members and access to various employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years of age.
• Minimum of 6 months driving experience.
• No more than 6 points on your driving licence.
• Must pass drug and alcohol test before assessment.

Responsibilities

• Transport passengers safely and reliably.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Adhere to schedules and regulatory requirements.
• Engage with customers positively.

Skills

People skills

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

Welcome to Arriva! Come and start your bus driving career at our Castleford depot where you will be the heart of the community. Whether it is getting commuters to work, helping customers with popping to the shops or getting children to school, you will be connecting our customers to what matters to them, getting to know familiar faces, building relationships and being a positive part of someone’s day.

Pay and progression

Pay rates: £13.75 - £16.00 per hour. £13.75 per hour during training and mentoring (around 8 weeks). £14.00 per hour during the 6‑month probation period. £16.00 per hour after successful probation completion. Pay rates are reviewed via frequent pay negotiations.

What’s in it for you

• Full CPC training.
• Ongoing development and great career opportunities.
• Working for an inclusive and diverse company that puts customers at the heart of what we do.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Minimum paid 36 hours even if you finish your shift earlier.
• Access to the mydrive app with a monthly chance to win a £50 voucher for the top two bus drivers once you have passed.

Hours and scheduling

5 out of 7 rotating shift pattern up to 6–8 weeks in advance. Shifts include mornings from 04:00, afternoons from 12:00 and evenings from 18:00 on a rotational basis. Fixed early, afternoon or evenings are not offered. Overtime is available.

Responsibilities

• Transport passengers safely and reliably to their destinations (commuters, shoppers, students, etc.).
• Deliver quality customer service and represent Arriva positively to the community.
• Adhere to schedules and regulatory requirements, including training and performance expectations.
• Engage with customers and maintain a friendly, helpful attitude throughout shifts.

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.
• Great people skills and flexibility, as shifts may start as early as 4:00 and will not exceed 1:00 the following morning depending on start time.

Benefits

• Fantastic career progression opportunities.
• Competitive pay rates.
• Access to the Arriva Village with store discounts and offers.
• Employee assistance program.
• Free bus travel for you and your family (within the same household).
• Arriva Workplace Pension.
• Long service awards.
• Onsite gym.

Arriva is a leading provider of passenger transport across Europe. Our activities are organized into four business units: UK Bus, UK Trains, The Netherlands and Mainland Europe. We are committed to diversity and inclusion as part of our talent strategy.