Trainee Bus Driver

ARRIVA Plc; Chester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Arriva in Chester is looking for dedicated Bus Drivers to join their team. This role is focused on delivering exceptional customer service while connecting commuters with their destinations. No prior bus driving experience is required as comprehensive training will be provided. Join Arriva and be a vital part of your local community.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Access to store discounts and offers

Free bus travel for employee and family

Workplace Pension

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 with at least 12 months of driving experience.
• No more than 6 points on your driving license.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to passengers.
• Ensure safe transport of passengers within the community.

Skills

Customer Service

Job description

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At Arriva Chester, our Bus Drivers are at the heart of the communities we serve. Whether it’s getting children to school or commuters to work. You’ll connect our customers to what matters to them. Providing excellent customer service and making a real difference in communities. We’re one team, moving forwards together to make travelling by bus the best choice for our customers.

Don’t worry if you’ve never driven a bus before, we’ll be with you every step of the way to get you started. With the help of our experienced team and our Arriva Training School, you’ll have all the tools you need for full CPC training, so you’ll be behind the wheel in no time. We do the right thing at Arriva, that’s why you’ll be earning an hourly rate of £12.75 for 12 month which rises to £15.00 after. We’re offering full-time opportunities with potential for overtime if you’d like to take additional hours.

We’re proud of our customer service and how we support our community. You’ll get to know familiar faces and build relationships with your customers. Brightening their day as they pop to shops or commute to work.

Pay Rates:

• Trainee Drivers: £12.75 per hour (first 3 weeks)
  Post-training (Trainees):
  • Monday to Saturday: £12.75/hr (rising to £15.00 after 12 months)
  • Sunday & Bank Holidays: £18.70/hr (rising to £22.00 after 12 months)

About you:

Whilst you don’t need any experience driving a bus, we do have a few requirements. You’ll be over 18 with at least 12 months driving experience with no more than 6 points on your licence. So, if you’re passionate about great customer service and want to help support your local communities then we’d love to hear from you.
The role will be shift-based, so you’ll need to be prepared to work early, evenings and weekends. Next stop, Arriva.

Benefits:
Fantastic career progression 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)
Arriva Workplace Pension