Trainee Bus Driver

Arriva UK Bus Ltd; Kirklees; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPC training

Overtime opportunities

Free family bus travel

Long service awards

MyDrive app rewards

Job summary

Arriva UK Bus Ltd in Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, is hiring bus drivers to serve the local community. You will be at the heart of the community, helping commuters, shoppers and schoolchildren get to their destinations with a focus on safety and friendly service.

Pay starts at £13.75 per hour during training, rising to £14.00 after a 6‑month probation, and £16.00 after successful probation. Overtime is available along with benefits like free bus travel for you and your family, access to the

Qualifications

• 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.
• Flexibility as shifts will start as early as 4AM and not later than 1AM depending on start time.

Responsibilities

• Transport passengers safely and courteously.
• Maintain punctuality and clear communication with passengers.

Skills

Customer service

Bus driving

Job description

Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Welcome to Arriva! Come and start your bus driving career at our Heckmondwike 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.

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.

£13.75 per hour - During training and mentoring (around 8 weeks).

£14.00 per hour - 6 months probation period.

£16.00 per hour - after successful probation completion.

Pay rates 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 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.

Overtime opportunities.

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

5 out of 7 rotating shift pattern 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

• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Fantastic career progression opportunities.
• Competitive pay rates.
• 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).
• Long service awards.

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.