Trainee Bus Driver

Arriva plc; Wakefield; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Bus Driver in Wakefield, where you’ll play a vital role in your community. This position offers full paid training to obtain your PCV licence and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive environment. As a Bus Driver, you will not only provide essential transport services but also build meaningful connections with passengers. With competitive pay rates that increase with service and flexible shift patterns, this role is perfect for those who enjoy working with people and making a difference in their daily lives. This is your chance to be part of an inclusive team that values your contribution.

Benefits

Full paid training

Overtime opportunities

Career development opportunities

Inclusive and diverse work environment

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years of age and have been driving for a minimum of 6 months.
• Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test is required.

Responsibilities

• Transporting customers safely and efficiently to their destinations.
• Building relationships with regular passengers on your routes.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Flexibility

Driving Skills

Education

PCV Licence

Job description

Start your bus driving career with Arriva at our Wakefield 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 Rates:

First 12 months of service: £12.40 per hour
12-24 months of service: £13.20 per hour
24 months + of service: £14.75 per hour.
Pay rates reviewed via frequent pay negotiations.

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 Dewsbury depot, before you then work with a mentor for a further few weeks.
• Overtime opportunities
• 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 what a responsibility for you to be transporting our precious cargo ensuring they get to their destinations.

Hours of Work:

• 5 out of 7 rotating shift patterns, planned 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 at request / availability.

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
• Can pass a drug and alcohol test
• Great people and customer service skills
• Flexibility to work shifts

This is an excellent time to start your journey with us, with paid training through our Arriva training school, and rates increasing across the area.

At Arriva we strive for inclusion and diversity, we are a community that brings everyone together, not just our passengers.