TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Start a career as a Trainee Bus Driver with Arriva in Wrexham.
- Earn £13.45 per hour as a trainee, with potential to earn up to £22.50 per hour after 12 months and on Bank Holidays.
- Full paid training provided, including PCV licence and CPC training.
- Requires at least 12 months of driving experience and a valid UK driving licence.
About the Role
Arriva is offering trainee bus driver opportunities at their Wrexham depot. This is a full-time role where you will connect customers to their destinations, providing excellent customer service.
Training
- Full paid training is provided, including obtaining your PCV licence through the Arriva Training School.
- Ongoing CPC training and professional development opportunities are available.
- Career progression is possible into management, support training, or becoming an expert driver.
Pay
- Trainee drivers earn £13.45 per hour for the first 12 months.
- After 12 months, pay increases to £15.80 per hour for Monday to Saturday shifts.
- Sunday shifts pay £18.70 per hour, rising to £22.00 after 12 months.
- Bank Holiday shifts pay £19.13 per hour, rising to £22.50 after 12 months.
- Overtime is available upon request and availability.
Benefits
- 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 start from 04:00, afternoons from 12:00, and evenings from 18:00 on a rotational basis.
- Fixed shifts are not available.
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.