Arriva Group
PCV Bus Driver
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PCV Bus Driver
PCV Bus Driver - £16.85 – £17.87 per hour
Progress your bus driving career with Arriva at our Tunbridge Wells depot, where you’ll be at the heart of your community!
About the Role
Arriva‘s Bus Drivers form the backbone of passenger transport, ensuring our customers—the community—reach their destinations safely, reliably, and with exceptional service. Whether it’s commuters, schoolchildren, or shoppers, your role connects people to what matters most to them. You’ll build relationships with regular customers, brighten their day with your professionalism, and take pride in delivering outstanding customer service.
We’re looking for friendly, dedicated, and insightful professionals who understand the value of transport in fostering a real connection with their community. If you’re passionate about making a difference every day, join our team!
Pay
- Weekday rate: £16.85 per hour
- Overtime rate: £17.87 per hour (applied to bank holidays, extra shifts, and evenings/weekends)
- Frequent pay reviews via negotiated terms.
What’s in it for you?
- +Overtime opportunities: Generate extra earnings on bank holidays, weekends, mornings, or evenings—all paid at the premium rate.
- +Ongoing training: Access Continuing Professional Development (CPC) training to enhance your skills.
- +Career progression: Step into roles like Supervisor, Management, or Pass Plus Driver—opportunities to grow within the business.
- +Company benefits:
- Free access to the ‘Arriva Village’, offering exclusive discounts and offers for staff and their families.
- Free bus travel for you and household members (if not needed, nominate another recipient).
- Enhanced Arriva Workplace Pension.
- Long-service awards to celebrate your dedication.
- +Flexible hours: Rotating 5-day (days/weeks) work patterns planned up to 6-8 weeks in advance (rotating start times: 04:00 for mornings, 12:00 for afternoons, 18:00 for evenings).
- +Overtime availability: Request extra shifts based on availability.
- +Inclusive & diverse workplace: Arriva values a community that achieves together, ensuring everyone feels welcomed and supported.
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Requirements
To apply, you must:
- Be at least 18+ years old.
- Hold a valid PCV (Passenger Carrying Vehicle) licence. (Don’t have one yet? Apply for our Trainee Driver role—we’ll provide the training and pay during your learning!)
- Have no more than 6 points on your driving licence.
- Pass a drug and alcohol test.
- Demonstrate excellent people skills and a commitment to outstanding customer service.
- Be flexible in adapting to shift patterns.
About Arriva
Founded in 1889, Arriva is Europe’s leading passenger transport company, helping over 34,400 employees move nearly 1.6 billion passengers every year across 11 European countries. Our services include buses, trains, coaches, trams, waterbuses, bike-sharing, and transport leasing—connecting people efficiently, safely, and sustainably.
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We operate in 10 European nations, including the UK, ensuring diverse opportunities for you to progress your career while contributing to communities big and small.
Our Mission: "Delivering More Tonight"
Arriva’s ambition is to lead every day—through efficiency, technological innovation, and sustainable practices that set the standard for transport excellence. With expansion comes exciting opportunities, and we’re eager to welcome bright, engaged talent to our team!
Exciting Expansion Ahead!
As we continue to grow, we’re investing in the next generation of talent who share our commitment to customer-first care and community connection. Your skills and enthusiasm could shape the future of transport with Arriva.
Don’t miss your chance—apply today and let’s connect your next big opportunity!
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