Bus Driver

Bus Driver Trainee and Experienced

If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.
£12.60 - £14.75per hour
Start Your Bus Driving Career with Arriva at our Wakefield depot– PCV and Trainee Opportunities Available!
At Arriva, you’ll be at the heart of your community, helping commuters get to work, children to school, and neighbours to the shops. Whether you are an experienced PCV Driver or looking to start a new career as a Trainee Bus Driver, we have a role for you.
Did you know Bus Drivers are among the most thanked professionals in the UK?
As a Bus Driver, you will build relationships with regular passengers, be a friendly face, and play a vital role in connecting our customers to what matters most.
We are proud of our customer service and the support we provide to the community. If you’re a like-minded individual with a passion for people, we’d love to have you on our team!
Pay Rates:
Trainee Driver - Pay Rate: £12.60 - £14.75 per hour
£12.60 per hour - During training and mentoring (around 8 weeks).
£13.20 per hour - 6 months’ probation period.
£14.75 per hour - after successful probation completion.
Fully Qualified PCV Drivers
Pay Rate: £13.20 - £14.75 per hour
£13.20 per hour for the first 6 months of probation (*Must have 1-year of PCV experience in the last 5 years).
£14.75 after passing your probation (*Must have 1-year PCV experience to move to a higher rate).
Pay rates reviewed via frequent pay negotiations.
What’s in It for You?
Trainee Drivers: Full paid training, including obtaining your PCV licence through our Arriva Training School.
Ongoing CPC training for all drivers
Professional development opportunities.
Career progression into management, support training, or becoming an expert driver.
Flexible and rotating shifts planned 6-8 weeks in advance.
Free bus travel for you and your family (or a nominee).
Free staff bus and shuttle services to and from work.
Monthly rewards through the Mydrive app for top-performing drivers.
Access to the Arriva Village for store discounts and offers.
Shift Patterns:
5 out of 7 rotating shift patterns, planned up to 6-8 weeks in advance so you can plan around shifts.
Mornings starting from 04:00 am, Afternoons start from 12:00 and Evenings from 18:00 on a rotational basis.
Overtime available on request.
We cannot offer fixed early, afternoon or evenings separately.
Requirements:
You must be over 18 years old with at least 6 months of driving experience.
You must hold a valid UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
Pass a drug and alcohol test.
Great customer service and communication skills.
Hold a full PCV licence (if qualified PCV driver) with no more than 6 penalty points
CPC holder (if qualified PCV driver)
Pass a drug and alcohol test.
Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills.
Why Join Arriva?
At Arriva, we’re not just connecting passengers; we’re creating a community that values inclusion and diversity. Whether you’re an experienced driver or starting your journey as a trainee, you’ll enjoy paid training, enhanced pay rates, and a supportive team environment where you can thrive.
Take the wheel of your future—apply today and become part of the Arriva family at our Wakefield depot!