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Trainee Bus Driver

Trainee Bus Driver

Arriva Durham County LimitedRedcar Bus Depot
30+ days ago
Salary
£50.00 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Rates of pay :

0-12 months service, Monday to Friday - £11.60 per hour

Saturday / Sunday- £11.90 per hour

Rates after 12 months service are as follows :

Monday to Friday - £12.20 - £13.52 per hour

Saturday / Sunday - £12.50 - £13.82 per hour

Bank Holiday Enhancement - £40 per shift

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 per week, 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 :

  • A rotating shift pattern of 5 days in 7, published in advance so you can plan around shifts.
  • You will be required to work weekends depending on your rota; however you will know in advance which ones you will be working.
  • A range of early, middle and late shifts which can start as early as 4.30am and finish around about midnight.
  • 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.
  • Will need to pass an English comprehension test.
  • 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.
  • 25 days of annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
  • Access to the 'Arriva Village', where you can take advantage of store discounts and offers.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Free bus travel for you and your family (within the same household).
  • Arriva Workplace Pension.

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