Pay Rate
£13.75 – £16.00 per hour.
£13.75 per hour during training and mentoring (around 8 weeks). £14.00 per hour during 6months probation period. £16.00 per hour after successful probation completion. Pay rates reviewed via frequent negotiations.
What’s in it for you?
Full paid training, including PCV licence. You’ll attend the Arriva Training School (≈4weeks) and then work with a mentor for a further few weeks.
Optional overtime opportunities and ongoing CPC training.
Access to the MyDrive app where you can win a £50 voucher monthly for the top 2 Bus Drivers in the area.
Hours of Work
5out of7 rotating shift patterns, planned up to 6–8weeks in advance so you can plan around shifts.
Mornings start from04:00, afternoons from12:00, and evenings from18:00 on a rotational basis. Overtime available on request/availability.
Requirements
- Must be over 18years of age
- Have driven for a minimum of 6months
- 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
- Fantastic career progression and training opportunities
- Access to the Arriva Village for store discounts and offers
- Free bus travel for you and your household members
- Workplace pension and enhanced rates of pay
- Long‑service awards
- MyDrive app and road safety scheme rewarding £50 vouchers monthly for top drivers
