Trainee Bus Driver

Arrivatc; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 17,509 - 23,777; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to store discounts

Free bus travel for family

Workplace pension

Long service awards

20 days holidays plus bank holidays

Job summary

A public transport provider in the United Kingdom is seeking Trainee Bus Drivers to join their team. You'll receive full training to obtain your PCV licence and work a rotating shift pattern from early mornings to late nights. Benefits include employee discounts, free bus travel for your family, and opportunities for career progression. Ideal candidates will have excellent people skills, a UK driving licence, and flexibility to work various shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years of age.
• Have a UK driving licence with at least 6 months of driving experience.
• No more than 6 points on your licence.

Responsibilities

• Transport customers to their destinations safely.
• Complete training to receive a PCV licence.
• Work a rotating shift pattern across various times.

Skills

Great people skills

Flexibility

English comprehension

Job description

Job Description (Advert)Trainee Bus Driver£12.71 per hour - £17.26 per hourStart your bus driving career with Arriva at our Southenddepot, 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.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:* **£12.71** per hour (0-9 months);* After 9 months: Weekday **£16.85** per hour / Weekends & OT **£17.26** per hour* 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 last approx. 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 put’s 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.* Overtime available.**Requirements:*** Must be over 18 years of age.* Have UK driving licence and been driving for a minimum of 6 months.* No more than 6 points on your licence.* Will need 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 4AM in the morning but will always work no later than 1AM depending on the time that 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 HolidaysAt 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.