Are you looking for a rewarding career where every day is different, you make a real difference to your local community, and you are part of a supportive team?
We are currently recruiting Trainee Bus Drivers to join our team in Whitby.
We are looking for individuals who are reliable, customer-focused, and committed to providing a safe and professional service. Strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and a passion for helping people are essential. 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.
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 Training School, before you then work with a mentor for a further few weeks.
* Ongoing CPC training.
* 28 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.
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 around 05:00, 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 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.
* Will need to pass an English comprehension test.
* 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.
Benefits:
* Fantastic career progression and training opportunities
* 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 then 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
At Arriva we strive for inclusion and diversity, we are a community that brings everyone together, not just our passengers.
If this sounds like you, please hit apply now!
Reference: AGS604
Vacancy: Trainee Bus Driver
Location: Whitby, North Yorkshire
Salary: £13.05 - £15.84 per hour
Hours: A rotating shift pattern of 5 days in 7, published up to 6-8 weeks in advance.
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Salary description
£13.05 - £15.84 per hour