TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Start your bus driving career with Arriva in Rhyl.
- Earn £13.45 per hour as a trainee, rising to £15.80+ after 12 months.
- Full paid training provided, including PCV licence and CPC.
- Benefits include free bus travel, discounts, and rewards.
About the Role
Trainee Bus Driver
Arriva is offering trainee bus driver opportunities at their Rhyl depot. This role involves connecting communities by providing bus services for school children and commuters, focusing on excellent customer service.
Training and Development
- Full paid training is provided, including obtaining your PCV licence through the Arriva Training School.
- Ongoing CPC training and professional development opportunities are available.
- Potential for career progression into management, support training, or becoming an expert driver.
Pay Rates
- Trainee Drivers (first 3 weeks): £13.45 per hour
- Post-training (after 12 months):
- Monday to Saturday: £15.80 per hour
- Sunday: £22.00 per hour
- Bank Holidays: £22.50 per hour
Shift Patterns
- 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) on a rotational basis.
- Fixed shifts are not available.
- Overtime is available upon request and subject to 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.
Requirements
- Over 18 years old.
- At least 12 months of driving experience.
- Hold a valid UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
- Pass a drug and alcohol test.
- Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills.