TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Start a bus driving career with Arriva in Maidstone.
- Earn £12.71 - £17.48 per hour, with full paid training.
- Work a rotating shift pattern (5 days in 7) with overtime opportunities.
- Requires a UK driving licence, over 18, and ability to pass tests.
About the Role
Start your bus driving career with Arriva at our Maidstone depot!
Pay Rate:
- During Training (first 4-6 weeks): £12.71 per hour
- After Training:
- Up to 9 months service: £12.71 per hour
- 9+ months service: £17.48 per hour
What’s in it for you?
- Full paid training, including your PCV licence, at the Arriva Training School (approx. 4 weeks), followed by a few weeks with a mentor.
- Overtime opportunities at a premium rate.
- Ongoing CPC training.
- Development and career opportunities (management, support training, expert driver).
- Work for an inclusive and diverse company.
Hours of work and role:
- Rotating shift pattern: 5 days in 7, published 6-8 weeks in advance.
- Shifts start from 04:00, 12:00, or 18:00 on a rotational basis.
- Fixed early, afternoon, or evening shifts are not available.
- Overtime is available.
Requirements:
- Over 18 years of age.
- UK driving licence held for a minimum of 6 months.
- 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:
- Access to 'Arriva Village' for store discounts and offers.
- Employee assistance program.
- Free bus travel for you and your family (within the same household).
- Arriva Workplace Pension.
- Fantastic career progression opportunities.
- Long service awards.
- 20 days of holidays plus Bank Holidays.