Trainee Bus Driver

Arriva Group; Southend; On-site; GBP 17,509 - 23,777; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Free bus travel for you and your family

Arriva Workplace Pension

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Arriva Group is seeking a Trainee Bus Driver for our Southend depot, where you'll play a vital role in connecting the community. The job includes paid training to obtain your PCV licence and offers opportunities for career progression.

The ideal candidate should be over 18, possess a UK driving licence with at least 6 months of experience, and have great people skills. You will benefit from flexible shifts, employee discounts, and a pension scheme.

The role offers an inclusive work environment and ongoing CPC training for continuous development.

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years of age.
• Have a UK driving licence and a minimum of 6 months driving experience.
• No more than 6 points on your licence.
• Will undergo a drug and alcohol test.
• Will pass an English comprehension test.

Responsibilities

• Drive buses while maintaining good relationships with customers.
• Follow a rotating shift pattern of 5 days in 7.
• Report for shifts that can start from 04:00 to 01:00.

Skills

People skills

Flexibility

Job description

Job Description (Advert)

Trainee Bus Driver

£12.71 per hour - £17.26 per hour

Start your bus driving career with Arriva at our Southend 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.

Pay Rate

• During Training (the first 4-6 weeks) - £12.71 per hour
• After Training: 0-9 months £12.71 per hour
• After 9 months: Weekday £16.85 per hour / Weekends & OT £17.26 per hour

What’s in it for you?

• 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 approximately 4 weeks and will take place at our Southend depot before you then work with a mentor for a further few weeks.
• Overtime opportunities – extra shifts, bank holidays, all paid at a premium rate.
• Ongoing 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 puts our customers at the heart of what we do, and where transporting our precious cargo is a responsibility you will take seriously.

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 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.

Requirements

• Must be over 18 years of age.
• Have a UK driving licence and 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.
• Great people skills.
• Flexibility as your shifts will start as early as 4 AM in the morning but will always work no later than 1 AM depending on the time you start.

Benefits

• 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).
• Arriva Workplace Pension.
• 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.