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:
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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.
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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:
- Enhanced hourly rate of 1.25x paid for unsociable hours from 21:00 – 05:00, Saturdays, Sundays, bank holidays, working rest days & overtime.
- 5 out of 7 rotating shift patterns, scheduled up to 6-8 weeks in advance for better planning.
- Morning shifts starting from 04:00, Afternoons from 12:00, and Evenings from 18:00 on a rotational basis.
Requirements:
- PCV Licence (If you do not have this, consider applying for our trainee bus driver role on Indeed)
- Minimum age of 18 with at least 6 months of driving experience
- No more than 6 points on your licence
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Mandatory drug and alcohol test during the driving assessment
- Weekend availability based on your rota, with advance notice.
Benefits:
- 25 days holiday + 8 days bank holidays
- Arriva Workplace Pension
- Fantastic career progression opportunities
- Free travel provided by TfL on the TfL network for yourself and a nominee within the same household.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Access to the 'Arriva Village' for exclusive store discounts and offers.
- Strong sense of community through events and activities
- Sick pay policy
- 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:
- Weekly pay
- Company pension
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free travel outside of London on Arriva Buses.
- Sick pay
- Cycle to work Scheme.
- Generous amount of holidays
- Store discount.
Experience:
- Driving: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- PCV licence (required)
- Driving Licence (required)
Ability to Commute:
Work Location: In person
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