Trainee Bus Driver

Arriva Group; Stevenage; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Bus Driver in Stevenage, where your role is vital in connecting the community. You will enjoy full training to obtain your PCV licence and have opportunities for overtime and career advancement. With a rotating shift pattern and a commitment to customer service, this role offers a fulfilling experience where you can make a difference in people's daily lives. Enjoy perks like free bus travel for your family, ongoing training, and a supportive work environment that values diversity. If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Full paid training

Overtime opportunities

Ongoing CPC training

Free bus travel for family

Employee assistance program

20 Days of holidays plus Bank Holidays

Long service awards

Career progression opportunities

Store discounts

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Drive buses on scheduled routes, ensuring safety and customer satisfaction.
• Build relationships with regular passengers and provide assistance as needed.

Skills

Customer Service

Driving Skills

Flexibility

Communication Skills

Education

UK Driving Licence

Job description

Start your bus driving career with Arriva at our Stevenage 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
3. Weekends and after 8pm on Weekdays: +£1 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 approx. 4 weeks and will take place at our Luton depot (for the first week) and the remainder at Stevenage, 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.

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:

• Must be over 18 years of age.
• Have a UK driving licence and 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 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.

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