Pcv Bus Driver

Become an Arriva PCV Bus Driver – Unite Community and Career!

Ready to make an impact in your neighbourhood? Join Arriva and be the pulse of your community. As a PCV Bus Driver, you'll be a crucial part of commuter’s daily lives.

Rates of Pay:

• 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.
• Less than 12 months' experience: £15.40 per hour with overtime Paid at 1.25x standard rate, up to £18.75 per hour!

Hours of Work and Role:

• 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.
• Overtime opportunities at Dartford or other local depots for those seeking additional earnings.

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:

• Fantastic career progression opportunities
• Free staff bus operating a route around Leicester during mornings and evenings.
• Shuttle service from the depot to town for convenient commuting
• Access to the 'Arriva Village' for exclusive store discounts and offers.
• Free bus travel for you and your family within the same household
• Group outings and get-togethers for staff to connect and socialise.
• Arriva Workplace Pension
• Excellent sick pay policy
• Enhanced rates, double time on bank holidays, and long service awards
• Access to the mydrive app and 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: £15.80-£19.75 per hour

Expected Hours: 38 per week.

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Free or subsidised travel
• Free parking and on-site parking
• Shuttle service provided.
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Driving: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• PCV licence (required)
• Driving Licence (required)

Ability to Commute:

• London (required)

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £15.80-£19.75 per hour

Expected hours: 38 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free or subsidised travel
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Have you ever worked for Arriva before?
• Do you live within a 30 minute commute to our Croydon garage?

Licence/Certification:

• PCV licence (required)
• UK Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: On the road