PCV Bus Driver - Part Time

Qualified Part Time PCV Bus DriverLocation: North East DepotsPay Rate: Up to £15.84 per hourContract Type: Part Time Opportunities - Shifts to be discussedDrive Your Career Forward with ArrivaAre you a qualified PCV Bus Driver looking for a role that offers greater flexibility around your lifestyle, family commitments, studies, retirement plans, or other employment?At Arriva, we're exploring how we can create more flexible working opportunities for qualified drivers at our North East depots. As part of this initiative, we're inviting applications from experienced PCV drivers who would be interested in part-time work.This is a campaign designed to help us understand the demand for part-time driving opportunities and the working patterns that drivers are looking for. By applying, you'll help shape how future part-time opportunities could be developed within our operation.Whether you're looking for a few shifts each week, weekend work, evenings or daytime reduced hours, we'd love to hear from you.More Than Just DrivingAs an Arriva Bus Driver, you'll be at the heart of your local community, helping people get to work, education, appointments, and social activities safely and reliably.You'll become a familiar face to our customers, delivering excellent customer service while making a genuine difference every day. No two journeys are the same, but every journey matters.What You'll Be Asked During Your ApplicationTo help us assess potential part-time opportunities, we'll ask you to tell us:How many hours per week you could reliably workTwo example weekly shift patterns that you would be able to commit to on an ongoing basisEach example should total the number of weekly hours you've requested.This information will help us understand the types of part time working arrangements that may be possible within our operation.Pay RatesQualified Drivers with at least 18 months bus driving experience within the last 5 yearsWeekdays: £15.54 per hourWeekends: £15.84 per hourBank Holidays: £40 bonus per shiftDrivers who do not meet the above experience criteria may start on a lower introductory rate in line with company policy.Benefits28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days (pro rata for part-time contracts) 25 days plus Bank HolidaysFree bus travel for you and eligible family members living in the same householdArriva Workplace Pension SchemeOngoing CPC training and development opportunitiesCareer progression across the Arriva networkAccess to the MyDrive driver rewards programmeOvertime opportunities where availableA supportive, inclusive workplace culture focused on customers and colleaguesWhat We're Looking ForTo be considered, you'll need:A valid PCV LicenceNo more than 6 penalty points on your driving licenceThe ability to pass a drug and alcohol screeningExcellent customer service and communication skillsA positive and professional attitudeA reliable and realistic availability pattern that you can commit to consistentlyWhy Arriva?At Arriva, we know that talented people are looking for greater flexibility in how they work. That's why we're exploring new ways to accommodate different working patterns while continuing to deliver excellent service for our customers.By registering your interest, you'll be among the first considered as we evaluate future part-time opportunities and flexible driving arrangements at our Darlington depot.If you're a qualified PCV driver looking for a rewarding role that works around your life while keeping your community moving, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today and tell us what your ideal working week looks like.