PCV Bus Driver

1 week ago

Gillingham, United Kingdom Arriva Full time
Welcome to Arriva in Gillingham
At Arriva, our Bus Drivers are at the heart of the communities we serve. Whether it's getting children to school or commuters to work. You'll connect our customers to what matters to them. Providing excellent customer service and making a real difference in communities. We're one team, moving forwards together to make travelling by bus the best choice for our customers.
We are proud of our customer service and how we support our community, you will be connecting our customers to what matters to them, get to know familiar faces, build relationships and even be the highlight of someone's day.
Rates of pay:
Monday to Friday - 0 to 6 Months £12.52 per hour rising after 6 months to £16.10 per hour
Saturday, Sunday , Overtime and Bank Holiday - 0 to 6 Months £12.52 per hour rising after 6 months to £17.12 per hour
If you're passionate about great customer service and want to help support your local communities, then we'd love to hear from you.
The role will be shift-based, so you'll need to be prepared to work early, evenings and weekends.
Requirements:
  • PCV Licence (If you do not have this, please apply to our trainee bus driver role on Indeed.
  • You will need to be over 18 with at least 6 months driving experience.
  • No more than 6 points on your licence.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • You will be required to do a drug and alcohol test when you come for a driving assessment. (If you are on any ongoing medication this is fine as long as we have your doctor's approval that you are fit to drive our lovely buses)
  • Will be required to work weekends depending on your rota; however you will know in advance which ones you will be working.

Benefits:
  • Fantastic career progression opportunities
  • Access to the 'Arriva Village', where you can take advantage of store discounts and offers.
  • Free bus travel for you and your family (within the same household) if you do not need to use it then you can nominate someone else.
  • Arriva Workplace Pension.
  • Enhanced rates.
  • Long service awards.
  • Access to the mydrive app and road safety scheme where you can get rewarded a £50 voucher monthly for being the top Arriva driver.

This is an excellent time to start your career with us With in-service pay increases, and not to mention our brilliant Arriva training school; we can offer on-going development, career progression and guidance support throughout your journey with us.
At Arriva we acknowledge the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of our talent strategy. The creation of a diverse, inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and enhance our success.

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