Trainee Bus Driver

Arriva Group; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Bus Driver in Hemel Hempstead, where you will play a vital role in connecting your community. This position offers full paid training to obtain your PCV licence, competitive pay rates that increase with experience, and ample opportunities for career growth. Enjoy the perks of free bus travel for you and your family, along with a supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion. If you're passionate about customer service and looking for a rewarding career, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a difference in people's daily lives.

Benefits

Free bus travel for you and your family

Paid training for PCV licence

Employee assistance program

Store discounts via 'Arriva Village'

Long service awards

20 days of holidays plus Bank Holidays

Career progression opportunities

Overtime opportunities at premium rates

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years and have a valid UK driving licence.
• Ability to pass drug and alcohol tests and an English comprehension test.

Responsibilities

• Drive buses on scheduled routes, ensuring passenger safety and comfort.
• Build relationships with regular passengers and provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Customer Service

Driving Skills

Flexibility

Time Management

Education

UK Driving Licence

Job description

Start your bus driving career with Arriva at our Hemel Hempstead 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. Did you know that Bus Drivers are one of the most thanked jobs in the UK?

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.

During Training (the first 4-6 weeks): £11.44 per hour

After Training:

1. Up to 7 months service: £12.50 per hour; Overtime - £13.75 per hour
2. 7+ months service: £17.00 per hour; Overtime - £18.70 per hour

Weekends and after 8pm on Weekdays: +£1 per hour

What’s in it for you?

1. Full paid training where you'll receive your PCV licence - you'll go through our Arriva Training School and learn everything you need to know about being a Bus Driver. The training generally lasts approx. 4 weeks and will take place at our Luton depot (for the first week) and the remainder at Hemel Hempstead, before you then work with a mentor for a further few weeks.
2. Overtime opportunities - extra shifts, bank holidays, all paid at a premium rate.
3. Ongoing CPC training.
4. Development and great career opportunities - whether that's into management, support training, or as an expert driver.
5. Working for an inclusive and diverse company that puts 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 and role:

A rotating shift pattern of 5 days in 7, published up to 6-8 weeks in advance so you can plan around shifts.

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:

1. Must be over 18 years of age.
2. Have UK driving licence and have been driving for a minimum of 6 months.
3. No more than 6 points on your licence.
4. Will need to undergo a drug and alcohol test before your assessment.
5. Will need to pass an English comprehension test.
6. 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.

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).

Fantastic career progression opportunities.

Long service awards.

20 Days of holidays plus Bank Holidays.

At Arriva we acknowledge the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of our talent strategy. The creation of a diverse, inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and enhance our success.

About Us

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.

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