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About this PCV Bus Driver role at Arriva

Arriva · Onsite · Bootle Bus Depot

Start Your Career with Arriva as an Experienced PCV Bus Driver – Join a Team That Makes a Difference!

Location: Bootle Depot
Pay Rate: £18.30 - £27.45 per hour

Are you an experienced PCV Bus Driver looking for a rewarding role in your community? Join Arriva at our Bootle Depot, where you’ll be at the heart of connecting people to the places that matter to them. Whether it’s getting children to school, commuters to work, or the public to events and shopping, every journey is an opportunity to make a positive impact.

At Arriva, we pride ourselves on teamwork and providing exceptional customer service. As a Bus Driver, you’ll be part of a supportive team, working together to deliver an essential service and contribute to the local community.

What We Offer:

✔️ Competitive Pay:

  • Monday to Friday: £18.30 per hour,
  • Saturday & Sunday: £22.88 per hour
  • Bank Holiday: £27.45 per hour
  • Overtime: Flat rate

✔️ Additional Benefits:

  • Overtime opportunities available for those who want extra hours
  • Uniform, training, and ongoing development
  • Opportunities to advance your career across the business
  • Free bus travel for you and your family (within the same household)
  • Access to the 'Arriva Village', where you can take advantage of store discounts and offers
  • Arriva Workplace Pension
  • A diverse and inclusive company culture

Hours of Work:

  • 5 out of 7 rotating shift patterns, planned up to 6-8 weeks in advance for better work-life balance
  • Mornings starting from 04:00, Afternoons starting from 12:00, and Evenings from 18:00
  • Overtime available based on request/availability
  • We cannot offer fixed early, afternoon, or evening shifts separately

What We Need From You:

  • MUST have a valid PCV Licence – This is a non-negotiable requirement
    (If you don’t have a PCV licence yet, we are recruiting for Trainee roles, so your application will still be considered.)
  • At least 12 months of driving experience
  • No more than 6 points on your licence
  • Excellent customer service and people skills
  • Flexibility to work varying shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends

Why Choose Arriva?

At Arriva, we offer fantastic career progression opportunities, training, and a chance to develop within the business. Whether you’re looking to grow your skills or explore new roles, we’re here to support you in your career journey. Join us and become part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference in the community.

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How this Driver salary compares

This role pays $64,381/yrabove the typical range for Driver roles.

$36,400 median $49,920 $67,184

Typical range $41,787–$58,760/yr, from 6,136 comparable Driver listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Driver salary insights →

About Arriva

Arriva is a leading provider of passenger transport across Europe, employing around 34,400 people and delivering around 1.6 billion passenger journeys. With buses, trains, coaches, trams, waterbuses, bike-sharing systems, on-demand transport solutions and a rolling stock leasing company, Arriva proudly connects people and communities safely, reliably and sustainably across 11 countries, delivering these services in a better way, every day. The activities of Arriva are divided into four business units: UK Bus, UK Trains, The Netherlands and Mainland Europe. Arriva has passenger transport operations in the Czech Republic, Croatia, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sp

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