Trainee Bus Driver

Responsibilities

• ● Trainee Bus Driver - Pay Rate: 13.70 - 16.45 per hour
• ● Start your bus driving career with Arriva at our Blyth 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: 13.70 - 16.45 per hour
• ● Weekdays - 13.70 first 12 months, 14.00 between 12-24 months service and then 16.00 per hour
• ● Weekends - 14.15 first 12 months, 14.45 between 12-24 months service and then 16.45 per hour
• ● Bank Holiday - 30 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 Ashington depot, before you then work with a mentor for a further few weeks.
• ● Ongoing CPC training.
• ● 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 at least 18 years of age.
• ● Have been driving for a minimum of 6 months.