Pcv Bus Driver

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.

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift

Experience:

• Driving: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

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

Ability to Commute:

• London (required)

Work Location: In person