TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Start a bus driving career with full paid training, including your PCV licence, at Arriva's Coalville depot.
- Earn between £13.45 and £33.86 per hour, with enhanced rates for evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
- Work a flexible 5-out-of-7 rotating shift pattern with opportunities for overtime.
- Requires over 18s with at least 6 months of driving experience and a clean licence.
About the Role
Start your bus driving career with Arriva at our Coalville depot!
What you'll do
- Transport customers to their destinations, becoming a familiar face on your routes.
- Provide an important service connecting people to work, shops, and school.
Training and Development
- Full paid training, including obtaining your PCV licence, at the Arriva Training School (approx. 4 weeks at Thurmaston depot).
- Mentoring period following initial training.
- Ongoing CPC training.
- Opportunities for career progression into management, support training, or becoming an expert driver.
Hours of Work
- 5 out of 7 rotating shift patterns, planned 6-8 weeks in advance.
- Shifts include mornings (from 04:00), afternoons (from 12:00), and evenings (from 18:00).
- Fixed shifts (early, afternoon, or evening only) are not available.
- Overtime is available upon request and subject to availability.
Requirements
- Over 18 years of age.
- Minimum of 6 months driving experience.
- No more than 6 points on your driving licence.
- Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test.
- Great people and customer service skills.
- Flexibility to work shifts.
Pay Rate
- During Training (4-6 weeks): £13.45 per hour
- **During Mentoring:
- Monday - Friday:** £13.55 per hour (£14.05 after 6pm)
- Saturday: £14.55 per hour
- Sunday & Bank Holiday: £15.55 per hour
- **After Training and Mentoring:
- Monday - Friday:** £15.05 per hour (£15.55 after 6pm)
- Saturday: £16.05 per hour
- Sunday: £17.05 per hour
- Bank Holiday: £33.86 per hour
- Pay rates are reviewed via frequent negotiations.
Benefits
- Free staff bus service operating a route around Leicester.
- Shuttle service from the depot to town.
- Access to the 'Arriva Village' for store discounts and offers.
- Free bus travel for you and your family (or a nominated person).
- Arriva Workplace Pension.
- Long service awards.
- Monthly £50 voucher reward via the Mydrive app for top drivers.