Trainee Bus Driver

6 months ago


Stevenage, United Kingdom Arriva Kent Thameside Limited Full time

Welcome to Arriva Come and start your bus driving career at our Stevenage depot where you will be at the heart of the community Whether it is getting commuters to work, helping customers with popping to the shops or getting children to school.

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:

Training period -  £11.44  per hour (4 to 6 weeks)

1 – 7 months service -  £12.50  per hour; Overtime - £13.75 per hour

7+ months service -  £16.50  per hour, £17.00 p/h from August’24

Overtime - £18.15 per hour; £18.70 per hour from August’24

Saturday and Sunday: £17.50 per hour and £18.00 per hour from August’24

Additional pay benefits after training: £1 per hour uplift after 8pm.

Bank Holiday pay: Time + 2/3rds uplift (Current lieu day arrangements)

What’s in it for you?

Full CPC training.

Ongoing development and great career opportunities.

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.

Overtime opportunities.

Access to the mydrive app where you can win a £50 voucher monthly for the top 2 bus drivers once you have passed.

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.

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.

Benefits:

Competitive pay rates

Another pay uplift in August 2024

£1 per hour hourly rate uplift after 8pm

£1 per hour uplift on Saturday and Sunday

Access to the 'Arriva Village', where you can take advantage of store discounts and offers.

Employee assistance program.

Free bus travel for you and your family (within the same household).

Arriva Workplace Pension.

Fantastic career progression opportunities.

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.

20 Days of holidays plus Bank Holidays

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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