Job Description (Advert)

Start Your Career with Arriva as a PCV Bus Driver – Connect Your Community to What Matters!

Location: Chester Depot
Pay Rate: £13.45 per hour (increasing to £15:80 per hour after approximately 3 weeks training)

Are you a qualified PCV Bus Driver looking for a fulfilling career that connects you with your local community? Join Arriva at our Rhyl depot, where you’ll play a vital role in connecting people to the places that matter to them. Whether it’s getting children to school, commuters to work, or customers to their favourite shopping destinations, you’ll be making a real difference in your community.

As a Bus Driver, you’ll build relationships with familiar faces, brighten someone’s day, and provide excellent service while working alongside a supportive and passionate team. We take pride in the work we do and are looking for individuals who share our commitment to customer service and community support.

What We Offer:

✔️ Competitive Pay:

Monday to Saturday: £13.45/hr (rising to £15.80 after approximately 3 weeks)
Sunday: £22.00/hr
Bank Holidays: £22.50/hr 
Overtime: Flat rate

✔️ Additional Benefits:

• Full-time opportunities with potential for overtime

• Career progression and development opportunities

• Access to the 'Arriva Village' for store discounts and offers

• Free bus travel for you and your family (within the same household)

• Arriva Workplace Pension

• A supportive, team-focused company culture

Hours of Work:

• 5 out of 7 rotating shift patterns, planned up to 6-8 weeks in advance

• Mornings starting from 04:00, Afternoons starting from 12:00, 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, apply for our Trainee role, and we’ll provide paid training to help you get qualified!)

• At least 12 months of driving experience

• No more than 6 points on your licence

• Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test

• Excellent customer service and people skills

• Flexibility to work various shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends

Why Choose Arriva?

At Arriva, we offer fantastic career progression, ongoing training, and a supportive work environment. Whether you’re looking to develop your skills, take on more responsibility, or enjoy the benefits of a team-oriented culture, we have something for you. Join us today and become part of a team that makes a difference in the community every day.