TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Earn £13.45 per hour as a trainee, rising to £22.50 per hour after training.
- Full paid training provided, including PCV licence acquisition.
- Work full-time with rotating shifts at the Chester depot.
- Requires 12 months of driving experience and a UK driving licence.
About the Role
Start your bus driving career with Arriva at our Chester depot. We offer trainee opportunities and will provide full training, including obtaining your PCV licence through our Arriva Training School.
Pay
- Trainee rate (first 12 months): £13.45 per hour
- Post-training rates:
- Monday to Saturday: £15.80 per hour
- Sunday: £22.00 per hour
- Bank Holidays: £22.50 per hour
What's in it for you?
- Full paid training, including obtaining your PCV licence.
- Ongoing CPC training and professional development opportunities.
- Career progression into management, support training, or becoming an expert driver.
- Flexible and rotating shifts planned 6-8 weeks in advance.
- Free bus travel for you and your family (or a nominee).
- Access to the Arriva Village for store discounts and offers.
- Free staff bus and shuttle services to and from work.
- Monthly rewards through the Mydrive app for top-performing drivers.
Shift Patterns
- 5 out of 7 rotating shift patterns, planned up to 6-8 weeks in advance.
- Mornings starting from 04:00, Afternoons start from 12:00 and Evenings from 18:00 on a rotational basis.
- Fixed early, afternoon, or evening shifts are not available.
- Overtime is available upon request and availability.
Requirements
- Over 18 years old.
- At least 12 months of driving experience.
- Valid UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
- Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test.
- Great customer service and communication skills.