Arriva Group
PCV Bus Driver
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PCV Bus Driver
Job Title: Bus Driver – Tunbridge Wells Depot Location: Tunbridge Wells, Dependent on Locations Chosen (rolling basis) Pay: £16.85–£17.87 per hour Weekday rate: £16.85 Overtime (including bank holidays): £17.87 Negotiations: Pay rates reviewed frequently
About the Role
Your career as a Bus Driver starts at Arriva! At our Tunbridge Wells depot, you’ll play a vital role in connecting your community—getting commuters to work, assisting customers with errands, and ensuring children safely arrive at school. It’s personality-driven work, with the chance to build lasting relationships within the routes you operate. See yourself as more than a driver; you’re the highlight of people’s day.
Arriva prides itself on outstanding customer service and community support. If you share our values, we’d love you on our team.
Responsibilities
- Drive safely, efficiently, and courteously while adhering to schedules, company, and legal policies.
- Provide exceptional customer service, including assistance with boarding, fare collection, and emergency support.
- Build rapport with regular passengers and localized community engagement across rotations.
- Maintain vehicle hygiene and perform daily pre- and post-checks.
- Operational duties: Overtime availability; adherence to flexible shift scheduling (accepted 5/7 duty).
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Requirements
- Age: 18+ years
- Licence: A passed PCV driving test is required (unless applying for our paid Trainee role for licence support).
- Licence check: No more than 6 penalty points.
- Medical & lifestyle: Pass drug and alcohol screening.
- Attributes:
- Strong customer service skills.
- Professional attitude and discretion.
- Flexibility to work rotating shifts (additional flex for overtime).
Hours of Work
- Shift Pattern: Rotating shifts every 5/7 days (planned 6–8 weeks in advance for ease of planning).
- Possible Start Times:
- Mornings: 04:00 AM
- Afternoons: 12:00 PM
- Evenings: 18:00 PM
- Note: Arriva cannot consistently offer fixed peak-hour slots (early shifts, afternoons, or evenings) separately.
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Benefits
- Enhanced pay: Premium rates for overtime and bank holidays.
- Training & career growth:
- Regular CPC training to keep skills updated.
- Promotion opportunities into management, support roles, or expert driver programmes.
- Discipline & support:
- Diversity & inclusion policy-driven work culture.
- Arriva’s team prioritizes customer safety first.
- Workplace amenities:
- Access to the Arriva Village (exclusive discounts & deals).
- Free bus travel for you and household dependants (or transferable).
- Detailed Arriva Workplace Pension provision.
- Recognition: Long-service awards for commitment.
Join Arriva and help power a community-driven transportation experience. Drive your career forward—apply today!
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