TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Earn £13.70 - £16.30 per hour as a Trainee Bus Driver.
- Receive full paid training to gain your PCV licence.
- Work a rotating 5-days-in-7 shift pattern with early starts from 4 AM.
- Must be 18+, have 6 months driving experience and no more than 6 points on your licence.
About the Role
Start your bus driving career with Arriva at our Darlington depot, where you will be at the heart of your community! Whether it is getting commuters to work, helping customers with popping to the shops or getting children to school - we provide an important service in connecting our customers to what matters to them.
As a Bus Driver, you will get to know the familiar faces on your routes, build relationships and even be the highlight of someone’s day. Did you know that Bus Drivers are one of the most thanked jobs in the UK?
We are proud of our customer service and how we support our community - and we would love to have like-minded individuals as part of our team.
Pay Rate
- Weekdays: £13.70 first 12 months, £14.00 between 12-24 months service and then £16.00 per hour
- Weekends: £14.00 first 12 months, £14.30 between 12-24 months service and then £16.30 per hour
- Bank Holiday: £40 bonus paid per shift.
What’s in it for you?
- Full paid training: Receive your PCV licence through our Arriva Training School. Training lasts approximately 4 weeks at our Ashington depot, followed by a few weeks with a mentor.
- Ongoing CPC training.
- 28 days annual leave rising to 33 days.
- Onsite gym.
- Development and great career opportunities (management, support training, or expert driver).
- Work for an inclusive and diverse company.
- Access to the Mydrive app with a chance to win a £50 voucher monthly for the top 2 Bus Drivers in the area.
Hours of Work and Role
- A rotating shift pattern of 5 days in 7, published up to 6-8 weeks in advance.
- Shifts include mornings (starting from 04:00), afternoons (starting from 12:00) and evenings (starting from 18:00) on a rotational basis.
- Fixed early, afternoon, or evening 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 with shifts, which can start as early as 4 AM and finish no later than 1 AM.
Benefits
- Fantastic career progression and training opportunities.
- Free to use staff bus operates a route around the Ashington area for early starts and late finishes.
- Access to the 'Arriva Village' for store discounts and offers.
- Free bus travel for you and your family (within the same household) or nominate someone else.
- An onsite gym at our Ashington depot.
- Arriva Workplace Pension.
- Long service awards.
- Access to the Mydrive app and road safety scheme for monthly rewards.