Bus Driver

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Permanent
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Transport & Logistics Jobs
Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, MK1 1
Job Description

BusDriver

£12.21 - £17.00 perhour

StartYour Bus Driving Career with Arriva at our Milton Keynes depot- PCVand Trainee OpportunitiesAvailable!

AtArriva, you'll be at the heart of your community, helping commutersget to work, children to school, and neighbours to the shops.Whether you're an experienced PCV Driver or looking to start a newcareer as a Trainee Bus Driver, we have a role foryou.

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

We'reproud of our customer service and the support we provide to thecommunity. If you're a like-minded individual with a passion forpeople, we'd love to have you on ourteam!

Pay Rate:

Trainee Driver - DuringTraining (first 4-6 weeks): £12.21 per hour
After Training(Trainees):

  • Weekdays -£12.50 first 7 months, rising to £17.00 after 7months
  • Saturday / Sunday and after 8pm - upliftof £1.00 per hour.
  • Bank Holiday - Time and twothirdsuplift

FullyQualified PCVDrivers

  • Weekdays - £17.00per hour
  • Weekends - £18.00 perhour
  • Overtime - £18.70 perhour

What'sin It forYou?

  • TraineeDrivers: Full paid training, including obtaining your PCVlicence through our Arriva TrainingSchool.
  • Ongoing CPC training for all driversand professional developmentopportunities.
  • Career progression intomanagement, support training, or becoming an expertdriver.
  • Flexible and rotating shifts planned6-8 weeks in advance.
  • Free bus travel for youand your family (or a nominee).
  • Access to theArriva Village for store discounts andoffers.
  • Free staff bus and shuttle services toand from work.
  • Monthly rewards through theMydrive app for top-performingdrivers.

ShiftPatterns:

  • 5 out of7 rotating shifts planned, with 1 in 3 weekends off,including 1 in 6 as a long weekend (Thursday toSunday)
  • Morning shifts starting at 04:00, andevenings ending by 01:30.
  • Overtime available onrequest.

Requirements:

  • Beover 18 years old with at least 6 months of drivingexperience.
  • Hold a valid UK driving licencewith no more than 6 penalty points.
  • Pass a drugand alcohol test.
  • Great customer service andcommunication skills.
  • Hold a full PCV licence(if qualified PCV driver)
  • CPC holder (ifqualified PCV driver)
  • No more than 6 penaltypoints.
  • Pass a drug and alcoholtest.
  • Demonstrate excellent customer serviceand communicationskills.

WhyJoin Arriva?


At Arriva,we're not just connecting passengers; we're creating a communitythat values inclusion and diversity. Whether you're an experienceddriver or starting your journey as a trainee, you'll enjoy paidtraining, enhanced pay rates, and a supportive team environmentwhere you can thrive.

Take thewheel of your future-apply today and become part of the Arrivafamily at our Milton Keynesdepot!