Bus Driver

Bus Driver

£12.40 - £13.20 per hour

Start Your Bus Driving Career with Arriva at our Selby 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're an experienced PCV Driver or looking to start a new career as a Trainee Bus Driver, we have a role for you.

As a Bus Driver, you'll build relationships with regular passengers, be a friendly face, and play a vital role in connecting our customers to what matters most. Did you know Bus Drivers are among the most thanked professionals in the UK?

We're 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

£12.40 - £13.20 per hour

First 12 months of service: £12.40 per hour

After 12 months of service: £13.20 per hour

Pay rates reviewed via frequent pay negotiations

Fully Qualified PCV Drivers

PCV Licence holders with 2 years of experience in the last 5 years:

£12.40 per hour for the first 6 months of service

£13.20 after passing your 6 months probation

PCV Licence holders with less than 2 years of experience in the last 5 years:

£12.40 per hour for the first 12 months

£13.20 after 12 months of service

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 and 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).
Access to the Arriva Village for store discounts and offers.
Free staff bus and shuttle services to and from work.
Monthly rewards through the Mydrive app for top-performing drivers.

Shift Patterns:

5 out of 7 rotating shift patterns, planned up to 6-8 weeks in advance so you can plan around shifts plus most of the Sundays we have day off! (we work 4 out of 22 Sundays!)
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 on request.

Requirements:

Be over 18 years old with at least 6 months of driving experience.
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)
CPC holder (if qualified PCV driver)
No more than 6 penalty points.
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.

Take the wheel of your future-apply today and become part of the Arriva family at our Selby depot!