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Welcome to Arriva! Come and start your bus driving career at our Castleford depot where you will be 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. Pay Rate: £13.75 - £16.00 per hour. £13.75 per hour - During training and mentoring (around 8 weeks). £14.00 per hour - 6 months probation period. £16.00 per hour - after successful probation completion. Pay rates reviewed via frequent pay negotiations. Hours of work and role: 5 out of 7 rotating shift pattern 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.
Job Responsibility
Getting commuters to work
helping customers with popping to the shops or getting children to school
connecting our customers to what matters to them
get to know familiar faces
build relationships
be the highlight of someone’s day
Requirements
Must be over 18 years of age
Have 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
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
What we offer
Full CPC training
Ongoing development and great career opportunities
Overtime opportunities
Minimum paid 36 hours even if you finish your shift earlier
Access to the mydrive app where you can win a £50 voucher monthly for the top 2 bus drivers once you have passed
Fantastic career progression opportunities
Competitive pay rates
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)