At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive buses, connect with your community, and provide excellent customer service.
- Company: Join Arriva, a diverse company dedicated to serving the community.
- Benefits: Earn £14-£16 per hour, enjoy free bus travel for your family, and access discounts.
- Other info: Flexible shifts, ongoing training, and opportunities for career progression await you!
- Why this job: Make a difference in people's lives while advancing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Must be over 18 and hold a PCV licence; great people skills are essential.
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 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 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's into management, support training, or as an expert driver
- Working for an inclusive and diverse company that puts our customers at the heart of what we do
- Access to the Mydrive app where you can win a £50 voucher monthly for the top Bus Drivers in the area
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 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
- Fantastic career progression and training 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
- Arriva Workplace Pension
- Enhanced rates of pay
- 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 strive for inclusion and diversity, we are a community that brings everyone together, not just our passengers.
PCV Bus Driver - Dewsbury employer: Arrivatc
Arriva is an exceptional employer for PCV Bus Drivers at our Dewsbury depot, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises community connection and customer service. With competitive pay rates, ongoing training, and clear pathways for career progression, we empower our drivers to thrive while enjoying benefits like free bus travel for their families and access to exclusive discounts. Join us to make a meaningful impact in your community while advancing your career in a diverse and inclusive environment.
