At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive buses, connect with your community, and provide excellent customer service.
- Company: Join Arriva, a leading transport provider in Dewsbury.
- Benefits: Earn £14/hour, free bus travel for your family, and access to discounts.
- Other info: Flexible shifts, ongoing training, and opportunities for overtime.
- Why this job: Make a difference in people's lives while enjoying great career growth.
- Qualifications: Must be over 18 and hold a PCV licence; customer service skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 14 - 14 £ per hour.
Location: Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Progress your bus driving career with Arriva at our Dewsbury 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. 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: £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 year of PCV experience to move to a higher rate). Pay rates reviewed via frequent pay negotiations.
What’s in it for you?
- Overtime opportunities
- Ongoing CPC training
- Development and great career opportunities – whether that is into management, support training, or as an expert driver
- Access to the Mydrive app where you can win a £50 voucher monthly for the top Bus Drivers in the area
- Free bus travel for you and your family (within the same household)
- Enhanced rates of pay
- Long service awards
- Access to the Arriva Village where you can take advantage of store discounts and offers
- Road safety scheme rewards – £50 voucher monthly for being the top Arriva driver
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
- Hold a PCV licence (if you don’t, please apply to the Trainee role and we can give you all the paid training you need)
- 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
- Fantastic career progression and training opportunities
- Access to the Arriva Village, where you can take advantage of store discounts and offers
EEO Statement: At Arriva we strive for inclusion and diversity, we are a community that brings everyone together, not just our passengers.
PCV Bus Driver - Dewsbury employer: Arriva UK Bus Ltd
Arriva is an exceptional employer located in Dewsbury, where you can thrive as a PCV Bus Driver while making a meaningful impact in your community. With competitive pay rates, ongoing training, and ample opportunities for career progression, we foster a supportive work culture that values customer service and employee growth. Enjoy unique benefits such as free bus travel for your family, access to exclusive discounts, and the chance to be recognised for your hard work through our rewards programme.
