PCV Bus Driver

Position Overview

PCV Bus Driver. Progress your bus driving career with Arriva at our Thurmaston 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.

We are proud of our customer service and how we support our community.

£14.90 - £18.55 per hour.

During Mentoring:
Weekdays: £14.90 per hour (£15.35 after 6pm);
Saturday: £15.80 per hour;
Sunday £16.70 per hour;
Bank Holiday: £16.70 per hour. After Mentoring:
Weekdays - £16.55 per hour (£17.05 after 6pm);
Saturday - £17.55 per hour;
Sunday - £18.55 per hour;
Bank Holiday - £37.24 per hour. Pay rates reviewed via frequent pay negotiations.

• Transport commuters to work, customers to shops, and children to school.
• Build relationships with regular passengers and maintain a friendly, courteous attitude.
• Ensure the safety and timely arrival of the vehicle and its passengers.

5 out of 7 rotating shift patterns, planned up to 6-8 weeks in advance.

Mornings can start from 04:00 with the evening finishing by 01:30.

The rota currently has about 1 in 3 weekends off, with approximately 1 in 6 long weekends (Thursday through Sunday). This may change if the needs of the business require it. Overtime is available at request and based on availability.

• Must be over 18 years of age.
• Hold your PCV licence (if you do not, please apply to the Trainee role for paid training).
• No more than 6 points on your licence.
• Can pass a drug and alcohol test.
• Great people and customer service skills.
• Flexibility to work shifts.

• Fantastic career progression and training opportunities.
• Free to use staff bus operates a route around Leicester in the mornings and evenings to get drivers to and from work at those early start times and late finishes.
• Shuttle service from the depot to town to get you to your starting point.
• 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, 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.
• Overtime opportunities – extra shifts, bank holidays, all paid at a premium rate.