Trainee Bus Driver
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Requirements
- Must be over 18 years of age.
- Have UK driving licence and been driving for a minimum of 6 months.
- No more than 6 points on your licence.
- Will need undergo a drug and alcohol test before your assessment.
- Will need to pass an English comprehension test.
- Great people skills.
- Flexibility as your shifts will start as early as 4AM in the morning but will always work no later than 1AM depending on the time that you start.
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Job Description (Advert) Trainee Bus Driver £12.71 per hour - £17.26 per hour Start your bus driving career with Arriva at our Southend 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: During Training (the first 4-6 weeks) - £12.71 per hour After Training: £12.71 per hour (0-9 months); After 9 months: Weekday £16.85 per hour / Weekends & OT £17.26 per hour 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 Southend d epot 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. Hours of work and role: A rotating shift pattern of 5 days in 7, published up to 6-8 weeks in advance so you can plan around shifts. Mornings starting from 04:00, Afternoons start from 12:00 and Evenings from 18:00 on a rotational basis. We cannot offer fixed early, afternoon or evenings separately. Overtime available.
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