PCV Bus Driver

Start Your Career with Arriva as a PCV Bus Driver Join a Community That Drives the Future! Location: Blyth DepotPay Rate: 13.25 - 15.85 per hourAre you a qualified PCV Bus Driver looking for a rewarding career that connects you to your community? Join Arriva at our Blyth depot, where youll be an integral part of keeping our community moving. Whether its getting commuters to work, helping customers with errands, or ensuring children get to school safely, every journey makes a difference.As a Bus Driver, youll build relationships with familiar faces on your routes and even be the highlight of someones day. We take pride in the service we provide and the impact we have on the community, and were looking for like-minded individuals to join our team.What We Offer: Competitive PayWeekdays: 13.55 per hour, rising to 15.40 per hour after six months service Weekends: 14.00 per hour, rising to 15.85 per hour after six months service.Bank Holidays: 30 bonus paymentPay rates are reviewed regularly through frequent pay negotiations Qualified drivers with at least 2 years bus driving experience in the last 5 years will start on 13.55 p/h basic, otherwise the starting rate will be 13.25b p/h Additional Benefits:28 days annual leave rising to 33 daysOvertime opportunitiesFree bus travel for you and your family (within the same household)Arriva Workplace PensionOnsite gym (at the nearby Ashington depot)Ongoing CPC training and career development opportunitiesAccess to the MyDrive app with monthly rewards (50 vouchers) for top driversA diverse and inclusive company culture that puts customers firstHours of Work:5 out of 7 rotating shift patterns, planned up to 6-8 weeks in advanceMornings starting from 05:00 and evenings finishing around 01:30Overtime available based on request/availabilityWhat We Need From You:MUST have a valid PCV Licence This is a non-negotiable requirement.(If you dont have a PCV licence yet, apply for our Trainee role, and well provide paid training to help you get qualified!)No more than 6 points on your licenceAbility to pass a drug and alcohol testExcellent customer service and people skillsFlexibility to work various shiftsWhy Choose Arriva?At Arriva, we believe in offering fantastic career progression, development opportunities, and the chance to make a real difference to the community. Whether you want to move into management, support training, or become an expert driver, theres a place for you here.Were more than just a transport company were a diverse and inclusive community, united in providing an essential service to our passengers.Join us and enjoy the rewards of making a positive impact on the lives of those around you.

Created: 2025-06-25