Trainee Bus Driver

2 weeks ago

StocktononTees, United Kingdom Arriva Durham County Limited Full time

Trainee Bus Driver

Pay Rate: £12.40 - £14.70 per hour

Start your bus driving career with Arriva at our Stockton 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: £12.40 - £14.70 per hour
- Weekdays - £12.40 first 12 months, £12.65 between 12-24 months service and then £14.40 per hour
- Weekends - £12.70 first 12 months, £12.95 between 12-24 months service and then £14.70 per hour
- Bank Holiday - £40 bonus paid per shift.

**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 Stockton depot, before you then work with a mentor for a further few weeks.
- Ongoing CPC training.
- 28 days annual leave rising to 33 days.
- 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 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 at request/availability.

**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.
- 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.**

**Benefits**:

- Fantastic career progression and training opportunities
- Free to use staff bus operates a route around the Stockton area in the mornings and evenings to get drivers to and from work at those early start times and late finishes
- 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 of pay
- 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

At Arriva we strive for inclusion and diversity, we are a community that brings everyone together, not just our passengers.

  • Bus Driver

    3 days ago

    Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom Arriva UK Bus Full time

    At Arriva, our Bus Drivers are at the heart of the communities that we serve. Whether it’s getting children to school, commuters to work or the public to events or shopping - we connect our customers to the people and places that matter to them. We are one team with a shared passion for providing excellent customer service and playing a vital part in our...

  • Trainee Bus Driver

    1 week ago

    Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom First Bus Full time

    **Trainee Bus Drivers Required - No experience needed!** **£12.21 p/h - £24,761 p/a** **Adderley Green** 39hrs - per week 5 days per week (Monday - Sunday) (Hours allocated in advance on a shift / Rota basis) **Who are we?** First Bus, one of the UKs largest bus operators passionate about delivering passenger journeys that are, sustainable, comfortable,...

  • Trainee Bus Driver

    2 weeks ago

    Stockton-on-Tees, Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom Stagecoach Full time £1,348 - £26,000 per year

    SalaryTrainee Bus Driver (including Apprenticeship qualification)Your new career starts here at Stagecoach, no experience neededEarn while you learn, we provide fully paid training to help you gain your PCV licence and enhancing your learning through a Level 2 Apprenticeship Qualification.Based at our Stockon depot, located at Portrack LanePay rate during...

  • Trainee Bus Driver

    7 days ago

    Stockton on Tees Bus Depot, United Kingdom Arriva Full time £7,730 - £7,955 per year

    Trainee Bus DriverPay Rate: £ £15.30 per hourStart your bus driving career with Arriva at our Stockton 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...

  • Trainee Pcv Driver

    3 days ago

    Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom Stagecoach Full time

    Salary Competitive rates Trainee / PCV Bus Driver Trainee Bus Driver - Stockton Stagecoach are looking for trainee bus drivers to join our Stockton team. Trainee Bus Driver Stagecoach are looking for trainee bus drivers to join our Stockton team. - Get paid to train and zero training costs as not only will you be earning from day one, we’ll also pay...

  • Trainee Bus Driver

    2 weeks ago

    Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom Appcastenterprise Full time

    **Adderley Green** **£11.80 to £12.60 per hour** **38 hours, FT** **We love welcoming new and experienced Bus Drivers to our team in Adderley Green** Join us as a Trainee and you will earn: **As a Trainee bus driver, you will be earning £11.80 per hour for 6 months and, £12.60 per hour after 6 months plus additional enhancements for rest day...

  • Bus Driver

    16 hours ago

    Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom DB Arriva Full time

    At Arriva, our Bus Drivers are at the heart of the communities that we serve. Whether it’s getting children to school, commuters to work or the public to events or shopping - we connect our customers to the people and places that matter to them. We are one team with a shared passion for providing excellent customer service and playing a vital part in our...

  • PCV Bus Driver

    7 days ago

    Stockton on Tees Bus Depot, United Kingdom Arriva Full time £12,400 - £15,120 per year

    Start Your Career with Arriva as a PCV Bus Driver – Join a Community That Drives the Future Location: Stockton DepotPay Rate: £ £14.70 per hourAre you a qualified PCV Bus Driver looking for a rewarding career that connects you to your community? Join Arriva at our Stockton depot, where you'll be an integral part of keeping our community moving. Whether...

  • Experienced Bus Driver

    2 weeks ago

    Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom First Bus Full time

    **Experienced Bus Drivers / PCV Licence holders required.** Adderley Green / Potteries, Stoke on Trent **£13.30 p/h** - £26,972 p/a, increasing to **£14.10 p/h** (after 6 months) 38 hrs. per week (Working 5 days between Monday to Sunday on a pre-scheduled shift basis) **£1,000 Sign on Bonus!!** Join us today as a PCV licence holder and you will...

  • Trainee Bus Driver

    1 week ago

    Tees Valley, United Kingdom Stagecoach Group Full time

    Trainee Bus Driver (including apprenticeship qualification) page is loaded## Trainee Bus Driver (including apprenticeship qualification)locations: Hartlepooltime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR11118**Salary**Typical earnings of £13.48p/h after completion of training, rising to £15.45 after one year of...