At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive our buses and connect the community while providing excellent customer service.
- Company: Join Arriva, a company that values community and connection.
- Benefits: Enjoy free bus travel, discounts, and fantastic career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible shifts, overtime available, and a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Be the highlight of someone's day and make a real difference in your community.
- Qualifications: Must have a PCV licence and excellent customer service skills.
The predicted salary is between 16 - 16 £ per hour.
Welcome to Arriva! Come and work at our Heckmondwike depot where you will be the heart of the community! Whether it is getting commuters to work, helping customers with popping to the shops or getting children to school. We are proud of our customer service and how we support our community, you will be connecting our customers to what matters to them, get to know familiar faces, build relationships and even be the highlight of someone's day.
Pay Rate: £14.00 - £16.00 per hour. £14.00 per hour for the first 6 months of probation (*Must have 1 year of PCV experience in the last 5 years). £16.00 after passing your probation (*Must have 1 years PCV experience to move to a higher rate). Pay rates reviewed via frequent pay negotiations.
Hours Of Work And Role: 5 out of 7 rotating shift pattern 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. Minimum of 36 working hours per week. Overtime available.
Requirements:
- PCV Licence (If you do not have this, please apply to our trainee bus driver role on Indeed).
- You will need to be over 18 with at least 6 months driving experience.
- No more than 6 points on your licence.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- You will be required to do a drug and alcohol test when you come for a driving assessment. (If you are on any ongoing medication this is fine if we have your doctor’s approval that you are fit to drive our lovely buses).
- Will be required to work weekends depending on your rota; however, you will know in advance which ones you will be working.
Benefits:
- Fantastic career progression opportunities.
- Access to the 'Arriva Village', where you can take advantage of store discounts and offers.
- Free bus travel for you and your family (within the same household) if you do not need to use it then you can nominate someone else.
- Group outings and get togethers with other staff that you can join to meet new people.
- Arriva Workplace Pension.
- Enhanced rates.
- Long service awards.
- Access to the mydrive app and road safety scheme where you can get rewarded a £50 voucher monthly for being the top Arriva driver.
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. The creation of a diverse, inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and enhance our success.
Bus Driver - Heckmondwike employer: Arriva Group
At Arriva, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering our Bus Drivers in Heckmondwike a supportive work culture that values community connection and customer service. With fantastic career progression opportunities, access to exclusive discounts through 'Arriva Village', and the benefit of free bus travel for you and your family, we ensure our employees feel valued and rewarded. Join us to be part of a diverse team that celebrates individual talents and fosters inclusion, making every day meaningful and impactful.
