TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Earn between £15.07 and £27.45 per hour, with pay increasing after 12 months.
- Full paid training provided, including obtaining your PCV licence.
- Work a 5-out-of-7 rotating shift pattern at the Southport depot.
- Requires a UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points and 12 months of driving experience.
About the Role
Start your bus driving career with Arriva at our Southport depot – trainee opportunities available!
As a Bus Driver, you’ll be at the heart of your community, helping commuters get to work, children to school, and neighbours to the shops. You’ll build relationships with regular passengers, be a friendly face, and play a vital role in connecting our customers to what matters most.
Pay Rates
- Trainee Driver: £15.07 per hour (for the first 3 weeks of training)
- After Training (Trainees):
- Monday to Friday: £15.07 per hour (rising to £18.30 after 12 months)
- Saturday & Sunday: £18.84 per hour (rising to £22.88 per hour after 12 months)
- Bank Holiday: £22.60 per hour (rising to £27.45 per hour after 12 months)
- Overtime: Flat rate
What’s in It for You?
- Trainee Drivers: Full paid training, including obtaining your PCV licence through our Arriva Training School.
- 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 shifts (early, afternoon, or evenings) are not available.
- Overtime is available upon request and subject to availability.
Requirements
- Be over 18 years old.
- Hold a valid UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
- Have at least 12 months of driving experience.
- Pass a drug and alcohol test.
- Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills.
Take the wheel of your future—apply today and become part of the Arriva family at our Southport depot!