Join Arriva as a PCV Bus Driver – Connect with Your Community and Build Your Career! Ready to make a difference in your neighbourhood?
Join Arriva and become the heartbeat of your community. As a PCV Bus Driver, you'll play a vital role in commuters' everyday journeys. Explore exciting opportunities at our other garages; check out our career’s website for additional locations.
Rates of Pay:
1. PCV Holder starting rate (with over 12 months' experience in the last 4 years) : £15.80 per hour with overtime paid at 1.25x standard rate, up to £19.75 per hour.
2. Less than 12 months' experience: £15.40 per hour with overtime Paid at 1.25x standard rate, up to £19.25 per hour!
Hours of Work and Role:
3. Enhanced hourly rate of 1.25x paid for unsociable hours from 21:00 – 05:00, Saturdays, Sundays, bank holidays, working rest days & overtime.
4. 5 out of 7 rotating shift patterns, scheduled up to 6-8 weeks in advance for better planning.
5. Morning shifts starting from 04:00, Afternoons from 12:00, and Evenings from 18:00 on a rotational basis.
Requirements:
6. PCV Licence (If you do not have this, consider applying for our trainee bus driver role on Indeed)
7. Minimum age of 18 with at least 6 months of driving experience
8. No more than 6 points on your licence
9. Exceptional customer service skills
10. Mandatory drug and alcohol test during the driving assessment
11. Weekend availability based on your rota, with advance notice.
Benefits:
12. 25 days holiday + 8 days bank holidays
13. Arriva Workplace Pension
14. Fantastic career progression opportunities
15. Free travel provided by TfL on the TfL network for yourself and a nominee within the same household.
16. Cycle to work scheme.
17. Access to the 'Arriva Village' for exclusive store discounts and offers.
18. Strong sense of community through events and activities
19. Sick pay policy
20. Road safety scheme with monthly £50 voucher rewards for top-performing Arriva drivers
At Arriva, we champion Inclusion and Diversity, fostering a community that unites everyone – not just our passengers.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £15.40-£19.75 per hour
Expected Hours: 38 per week.
Benefits:
21. Weekly pay
22. Company pension
23. Free or subsidised travel
24. Free travel outside of London on Arriva Buses.
25. Sick pay
26. Cycle to work Scheme.
27. Generous amount of holidays
28. Store discount.
Schedule:
29. 8-hour shift
30. Monday to Friday
31. Weekend availability.
Experience:
32. Driving: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
33. PCV licence (required)
34. Driving Licence (required)
Ability to Commute:
35. London (required)
Work Location: In person
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