At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive buses to connect the community, ensuring excellent customer service.
- Company: Arriva is a supportive, team-focused company dedicated to community connection.
- Benefits: Enjoy free bus travel for your family and access to store discounts through 'ArrivaVillage'.
- Other info: Shifts are rotating, planned up to 6-8 weeks in advance.
- Why this job: Join Arriva for career progression and a chance to make a community impact.
- Qualifications: Must hold a valid PCV licence and have at least 12 months of driving experience.
The predicted salary is between 12.75 - 12.75 £ per hour.
Start Your Career with Arriva as a PCV Bus Driver – Connect Your Community to What Matters!
Location: Rhyl Depot
Pay Rate: £12.75 per hour (increasing to £15.00 per hour after 3 weeks)
What We Offer
- Competitive Pay: Monday to Saturday: £12.75/hr (rising to £15.00 after 3 weeks), Sunday: £22.00/hr, Bank Holidays: £22.50/hr, Overtime: flat rate
- Full‑time opportunities with potential for overtime
- Career progression and development opportunities
- Access to the ‘ArrivaVillage’ for store discounts and offers
- Free bus travel for you and your family (within the same household)
- Arriva Workplace Pension
- A supportive, team‑focused company culture
Hours of work: 5 out of 7 rotating shift patterns, planned up to 6‑8 weeks in advance. Mornings starting from 04:00, Afternoons from 12:00, Evenings from 18:00. Overtime available based on request/availability. We cannot offer fixed early, afternoon, or evening shifts separately.
What We Need From You
- Must have a valid PCV licence – This is a non‑negotiable requirement. (If you don’t have a PCV licence yet, apply for our Trainee role and we’ll provide paid training to help you get qualified!)
- At least 12 months of driving experience
- No more than 6 points on your licence
- Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test
- Excellent customer service and people skills
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends
Why Choose Arriva?
At Arriva, we offer fantastic career progression, ongoing training, and a supportive work environment. Whether you’re looking to develop your skills, take on more responsibility, or enjoy the benefits of a team‑oriented culture, we have something for you. Join us today and become part of a team that makes a difference in the community every day.
PCV Bus Driver employer: Arriva Cymru Limited
Arriva Cymru Limited is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its employees, offering comprehensive paid training for aspiring bus drivers at our Bangor depot. With a supportive work culture, opportunities for career progression into supervisory roles, and the added benefit of free travel for staff and their families, we ensure that our team members feel valued and motivated in their careers.
