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:

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 £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:

London (required)

Work Location: In person

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