TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Earn between £13.70 and £16.30 per hour, with pay increases based on service length.
- Receive full paid training to gain your PCV licence.
- Work a rotating shift pattern of 5 days in 7, with flexible start times.
- Must have at least 6 months of driving experience and no more than 6 points on your licence.
About the Role
Start your bus driving career with Arriva at our Durham depot! We provide an important service connecting our customers to what matters to them, whether it's getting commuters to work, helping customers with shopping, or getting children to school.
As a Bus Driver, you will get to know the familiar faces on your routes, build relationships and be the highlight of someone’s day. Bus Drivers are one of the most thanked jobs in the UK.
Pay Rate
- Weekdays: £13.70 (first 12 months), £14.00 (12-24 months service), £16.00 per hour thereafter.
- Weekends: £14.00 (first 12 months), £14.30 (12-24 months service), £16.30 per hour thereafter.
- Bank Holiday: £40 bonus per shift.
What’s in it for you?
- Full paid training: Receive your PCV licence through the Arriva Training School (approx. 4 weeks), followed by a few weeks with a mentor.
- Ongoing CPC training.
- 28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days.
- Onsite gym.
- Development and career opportunities (management, support training, expert driver).
- Work for an inclusive and diverse company.
- Monthly £50 voucher prize through the Mydrive app for top Bus Drivers.
Hours of Work
- Rotating shift pattern: 5 days in 7, published 6-8 weeks in advance.
- Shifts include mornings (from 04:00), afternoons (from 12:00), and evenings (from 18:00) on a rotational basis. Fixed shifts are not available.
- Overtime is available upon request and availability.
Requirements
- At least 18 years of age.
- Minimum of 6 months driving experience.
- No more than 6 points on your licence.
- Must undergo a drug and alcohol test before assessment.
- Must pass an English comprehension test.
- Great people skills.
- Flexibility to work early mornings (from 4 AM) or late finishes (no later than 1 AM depending on start time).
Benefits
- Fantastic career progression and training opportunities.
- Free staff bus service operating around Ashington.
- Access to the 'Arriva Village' for store discounts and offers.
- Free bus travel for you and your family (or a nominated person).
- Onsite gym at the Ashington depot.
- Arriva Workplace Pension.
- Long service awards.
- Monthly £50 voucher reward through the Mydrive app and road safety scheme.