Bus Driver

10 hours ago

Wakefield, United Kingdom Arriva Yorkshire Limited Full time

**Bus Driver Trainee and Experienced**

**£12.60 - £14.75per hour**

**Start Your Bus Driving Career with Arriva at our Wakefield depot
- PCV and Trainee Opportunities Available**

At Arriva, you’ll be at the heart of your community, helping commuters get to work, children to school, and neighbours to the shops. Whether you are an experienced PCV Driver or looking to start a new career as a Trainee Bus Driver, we have a role for you.

Did you know Bus Drivers are among the most thanked professionals in the UK?

As a Bus Driver, you will build relationships with regular passengers, be a friendly face, and play a vital role in connecting our customers to what matters most.

We are proud of our customer service and the support we provide to the community. If you’re a like-minded individual with a passion for people, we’d love to have you on our team

**Pay Rates**:
**Trainee Driver** - **Pay Rate: £12.60 - £14.75 per hour**

**£12.60 per hour - During training and mentoring (around 8 weeks).**

**£13.20 per hour - 6 months’ probation period.**

**£14.75 per hour - after successful probation completion.**

**Fully Qualified PCV Drivers**

**Pay Rate: £13.20 - £14.75 per hour**

**£13.20 per hour for the first 6 months of probation (*Must have 1-year of PCV experience in the last 5 years).**

**£14.75 after passing your probation (*Must have 1-year PCV experience to move to a higher rate).**

**_ Pay rates reviewed via frequent pay negotiations._**

**What’s in It for You?**
- ** Trainee Drivers**: Full paid training, including obtaining your PCV licence through our Arriva Training School.
- Ongoing CPC training for all drivers
- Professional development opportunities.
- Career progression into management, support training, or becoming an expert driver.
- Flexible and rotating shifts planned 6-8 weeks in advance.
- Free bus travel for you and your family (or a nominee).
- Free staff bus and shuttle services to and from work.
- Monthly rewards through the Mydrive app for top-performing drivers.
- Access to the Arriva Village for store discounts and offers.

**Shift Patterns**:

- 5 out of 7 rotating shift patterns, planned up to 6-8 weeks in advance so you can plan around shifts.
- Mornings starting from 04:00 am, Afternoons start from 12:00 and Evenings from 18:00 on a rotational basis.
- Overtime available on request.
- We cannot offer fixed early, afternoon or evenings separately.

**Requirements**:

- You must be over 18 years old with at least 6 months of driving experience.
- You must hold a valid UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
- Pass a drug and alcohol test.
- Great customer service and communication skills.
- Hold a full PCV licence (if qualified PCV driver) with no more than 6 penalty points
- CPC holder (if qualified PCV driver)
- Pass a drug and alcohol test.
- Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills.

**Why Join Arriva?**

At Arriva, we’re not just connecting passengers; we’re creating a community that values inclusion and diversity. Whether you’re an experienced driver or starting your journey as a trainee, you’ll enjoy paid training, enhanced pay rates, and a supportive team environment where you can thrive.

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