Trainee Bus Driver

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Trainee Bus Driver

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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Location:
Whitby
Salary:
£13.05 - £15.84 /hour
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Automotive/Aerospace

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