Trainee Bus Driver - Ashington

TN United Kingdom; Ashington; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Trainee Bus Driver in Ashington. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your career with comprehensive training and ongoing development. Enjoy a competitive pay structure with guaranteed hours and benefits like free bus travel for your family. Embrace a rotating shift pattern that allows for flexibility while ensuring you have the support needed for career progression. Join a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to providing excellent service to the community.

Benefits

Full CPC training

Ongoing development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Free bus travel for family

Onsite gym

Access to discounts and offers

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years of age and have a valid driving license.
• Flexibility to work early morning and late evening shifts.

Responsibilities

• Transport passengers safely to their destinations.
• Maintain a high level of customer service throughout the journey.

Skills

Driving License

Customer Service

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Trainee Bus Driver - Ashington, Ashington

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Client:

Arriva Northumbria Limited

Location:

Ashington, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

414e7791aae5

Job Views:

4

Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description:

This is an excellent time to start your career with us! With in-service pay increases, and not to mention our brilliant Arriva training school; we can offer on-going development, career progression and guidance support throughout your journey with us.

Rates of pay:

0-12 months service, Monday to Friday - £12.92 per hour

Saturday/Sunday- £13.37 per hour

Rates after 12 months service are as follows:

Monday to Friday - £13.24 - £15.01 per hour*

What’s in it for you?

• Full CPC training.
• Ongoing development and great career opportunities.
• 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.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Minimum paid 39 hours per week, even if you finish your shift earlier.
• 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:

• 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 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.
• 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.
• Fantastic career progression opportunities.
• 20 days of annual leave plus 8 bank holidays - increasing after two years service.
• Onsite gym.
• 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).

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