At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive buses, connect with your community, and provide excellent customer service.
- Company: Join Arriva, a leading bus service provider in Dewsbury.
- Benefits: Earn £14-£16 per hour, enjoy free bus travel, and access discounts.
- Other info: Flexible shifts, ongoing training, and opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a difference in people's lives while building relationships on your routes.
- Qualifications: Must be over 18 and hold a PCV licence; great people skills required.
The predicted salary is between 16 - 16 £ per hour.
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 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 probation (must have 1 year of PCV experience to move to a higher rate). Pay rates are reviewed through frequent pay negotiations.
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 start from 04:00, afternoons from 12:00 and evenings from 18:00 on a rotational basis. We cannot offer fixed early, afternoon or evenings separately. Overtime is available on request / availability.
Requirements:
- Must be over 18 years of age
- Hold your 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
Benefits:
- Overtime opportunities
- Ongoing CPC training
- Development and great career opportunities, including management, support training or expert driver roles
- Access to the Mydrive app where you can win a £50 voucher monthly for the top bus drivers in the area
- 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) or a nominated person if you do not need to use it
- Arriva Workplace Pension
- Enhanced rates of pay
- Long service awards
- Access to the road safety scheme where you can be rewarded a £50 voucher monthly for being the top Arriva driver
PCV Bus Driver - Dewsbury employer: Arriva Yorkshire Limited
Arriva Yorkshire Limited is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and community connection. With competitive pay rates, comprehensive training, and unique benefits like free bus travel for family members, this role not only provides meaningful employment but also fosters growth within the transport sector in Castleford.
