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Trainee Bus Driver

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arriva logoArriva · Telford Bus Depot
Full-timeOn-site1w ago
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Requirements

  • Must be over 18 years of age
  • Have been driving for a minimum of 6 months
  • No more than 6 points on your licence
  • Can pass a drug and alcohol test
  • Great people and customer service skills
  • Flexibility to work shifts

Benefits

Fantastic career progression and training opportunitiesFree to use staff bus operates a route around Leicester in the mornings and evenings to get drivers to and from work at those early start times and late finishesShuttle service from the depot to town to get you to your starting point.Access to the 'Arriva Village', where you can take advantage of store discounts and offersFree bus travel for you and your family (within the same household) if you do not need to use it then you can nominate someone elseArriva Workplace PensionEnhanced rates of payLong service awardsAccess to the Mydrive app and road safety scheme where you can get rewarded a £50 voucher monthly for being the top Arriva driverThis is an excellent time to start your journey with us, with paid training through our Arriva training school, and rates increasing across the area.At Arriva we strive for inclusion and diversity, we are a community that brings everyone together, not just our passengers.

Additional Information

Trainee Bus Driver £12.71 - £14.45 per hour Start your bus driving career with Arriva at our Telford depot, where you will be at the heart of your community! Whether it is getting commuters to work, helping customers with popping to the shops or getting children to school - we provide an important service in connecting our customers to what matters to them. As a Bus Driver, you will get to know the familiar faces on your routes, build relationships and even be the highlight of someone's day. Did you know that Bus Drivers are one of the most thanked jobs in the UK? We are proud of our customer service and how we support our community - and we would love to have like-minded individuals as part of our team. Pay Rate: £12.71 - £14.45 per hour During Training (the first 4-6 weeks) - £12.71 per hour After Training: £13.36 per hour £14.45 after 6 months service Pay rates reviewed via frequent pay negotiations. What's in it for you? Full paid training where you'll receive your PCV licence - you'll go through our Arriva Training School and learn everything you need to know about being a Bus Driver. The training generally last approx. 4 weeks and will take place at our Telford depot , before you then work with a mentor for a further few weeks. Overtime opportunities - extra shifts, bank holidays, all paid at a premium rate. Ongoing CPC training. Development and great career opportunities - whether that's into management, support training, or as an expert driver. Working for an inclusive and diverse company that put's our customers at the heart of what we do, and what a responsibility for you to be transporting our precious cargo ensuring they get to their destinations. Access to the Mydrive app where you can win a £50 voucher monthly for the top 2 Bus Drivers in the area. Hours of Work: 5 out of 7 rotating shift patterns, planned up to 6-8 weeks in advance so you can plan around shifts. Mornings starting from 05:30 and evenings finishing up to 00:10 Rota consists of a mix of Early, Middle and Late shifts The main rota currently has 1 in 4 weekends off with every 1 in 6 weeks accommodating a long weekend which consists of Thursday to Sunday off. We cannot offer fixed early, afternoon or evenings separately. Overtime available at request / availability.

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