Trainee Bus Driver

Location

Wakefield, West Yorkshire | United Kingdom

Job description

Rates of pay:

During training and the first 12 months - £11.70per hour.

£12.50per hour 12 months+

£14.00per hour 24 months +

Over time paid at £14.00 per hour, available from week 12.

What’s in it for you?

· Full CPC training.

· Ongoing development and great career opportunities.

· 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.

· Overtime opportunities.

· Minimum paid 36 hours even if you finish your shift earlier.

· Access to the mydrive app where you can win a £50 voucher monthly for the top 2 bus drivers once you have passed.

Hours of work and role:

• Choice of 4 out 7 or 5 out of 7 rotating shift patterns up to 6-8 weeks in advance so you can plan around shifts.
• Mornings starting from 04:00, 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.

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.

·  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 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.

At Arriva we strive for Inclusion and diversity, we are a community that brings everyone together…not just our passengers.

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Salary

£14 per hour