Start your bus driving career with Arriva at our Thurmaston 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. Did you know that Bus Drivers are one of the most thanked jobs in the UK?
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:
First 12 months of service: £12.40 per hour
After 12 months of service: £13.20 per hour
Pay rates reviewed via frequent pay negotiations.
What’s in it for you?
1. Full paid training where you'll receive your PCV licence - you'll go through our Arriva Dewsbury Training School and learn everything you need to know about being a Bus Driver. The training generally lasts approx. 4 weeks and will take place at our Thurmaston depot, before you then work with a mentor for a further few weeks.
2. Overtime opportunities
3. Development and great career opportunities - whether that's into management, support training, or as an expert driver.
4. Working for an inclusive and diverse company that puts our customers at the heart of what we do.
5. 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:
1. 5 out of 7 rotating shift patterns, planned up to 6-8 weeks in advance.
2. Mornings starting from 04:00, Afternoons start from 12:00 and Evenings from 18:00 on a rotational basis.
3. We cannot offer fixed early, afternoon or evenings separately.
4. Overtime available at request / availability.
Requirements:
1. Must be over 18 years of age
2. Have been driving for a minimum of 6 months
3. No more than 6 points on your licence
4. Can pass a drug and alcohol test
5. Great people and customer service skills
6. Flexibility to work shifts
At Arriva we strive for inclusion and diversity, we are a community that brings everyone together, not just our passengers.
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