Trainee Bus Driver

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Trainee Bus Driver

Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.
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?



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:



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:



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:



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: AGS604Vacancy: Trainee Bus DriverLocation: Whitby, North YorkshireSalary: £13.05 - £15.84 per hourHours: A rotating shift pattern of 5 days in 7, published up to 6-8 weeks in advance. xbpsjku


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Location:
Whitby
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Driving And Transport

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