Trainee Bus Driver - Castleford, West Yorkshire
Client: Arriva
Location: West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 328d1615e416
Job Views: 6
Posted: 03.03.2025
Expiry Date: 17.04.2025
Job Description:
Welcome to Arriva! Come and start your bus driving career at our Castleford 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, getting to know familiar faces, building relationships, and even being the highlight of someone’s day.
This is an excellent time to start your career with us, with rates increasing and our brilliant Arriva training school, ongoing development, career progression, and guidance and support from your site throughout your journey with us.
Rates of pay:
1. During training and the first 12 months - £11.70 per hour.
2. £12.50 per hour after 12 months.
3. £14.00 per hour after 24 months.
4. Overtime paid at £14.00 per hour, available from week 12.
What’s in it for you?
* Full PCV training.
* Ongoing development and great career opportunities.
* Working for an inclusive and diverse company that puts our customers at the heart of what we do.
* Overtime opportunities.
* Minimum paid 36 hours even if you finish your shift earlier.
* Access to the mydrive app where you can win a £50 voucher monthly for the top 2 bus drivers once you have passed.
Hours of work and role:
Choice of 4 out 7 or 5 out of 7 rotating shift patterns 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.
Requirements:
* Must be over 18 years of age.
* Have been driving for a minimum of 6 months.
* No more than 6 points on your licence.
* Will need to undergo a drug and alcohol test before your assessment.
* Flexibility as your shifts will start as early as 4AM in the morning but will always work no later than 1AM depending on the time that you start.
At Arriva, we strive for inclusion and diversity; we are a community that brings everyone together…not just our passengers.
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