Bus
Driver£14.00 - £25.50 per
hourStart Your Bus Driving
Career with Arriva at our St Helens depot– PCV and Trainee
Opportunities Available!At Arriva,
you’ll be at the heart of your community, helping commuters get to
work, children to school, and neighbours to the shops. Whether
you’re an experienced PCV Driver or looking to start a new career
as a Trainee Bus Driver, we have a role for
you.As a Bus Driver, you’ll build relationships
with regular passengers, be a friendly face, and play a vital role
in connecting our customers to what matters most. Did you know Bus
Drivers are among the most thanked professionals in the
UK?We’re proud of our customer service and the
support we provide to the community. If you’re a like-minded
individual with a passion for people, we’d love to have you on our
team!Pay
Rates:Trainee Driver –
£14.00 per hour (3
weeks)After Training
(Trainees):Monday to Friday
- £14.00 per hour (rising to £17 after 12
months)Saturday & Sunday - £17.50 per hour
(Rising to £21.25 per hour after 12
months)Bank Holiday - £21.00 (Rising to £25.50
per hour after 12
months)Fully
Qualified PCV
DriversMonday
to Friday: £17.00 per
hour,Saturday & Sunday:
£21.25 per hourBank
Holiday: £25.00 per
hourOvertime: Flat
rateWhat’s
in It for
You?Trainee
Drivers: Full paid training, including obtaining your PCV
licence through our Arriva Training
School.Ongoing CPC training for all drivers
and professional development
opportunities.Career progression into
management, support training, or becoming an expert
driver.Flexible and rotating shifts planned
6-8 weeks in advance.Free bus travel for you
and your family (or a nominee).Access to the
Arriva Village for store discounts and
offers.Free staff bus and shuttle services to
and from work.Monthly rewards through the
Mydrive app for top-performing
drivers.Shift
Patterns:5
out of 7 rotating shift patterns, planned up to 6-8 weeks in
advance so you can plan around shifts.Mornings
starting from 04:00, Afternoons start from 12:00 and Evenings from
18:00 on a rotational basis.We cannot offer
fixed early, afternoon or evenings
separately.Overtime available at request /
availability.Requirements:Be
over 18 years old with at least 12 months of driving
experience.Hold a valid UK driving licence
with no more than 6 penalty points.Pass a drug
and alcohol test.Great customer service and
communication skills.Hold a full PCV licence
(if qualified PCV driver)CPC holder (if
qualified PCV driver)No more than 6 penalty
points.Pass a drug and alcohol
test.Demonstrate excellent customer service
and communication
skills.Why
Join Arriva?
At Arriva,
we’re not just connecting passengers; we’re creating a community
that values inclusion and diversity. Whether you’re an experienced
driver or starting your journey as a trainee, you’ll enjoy paid
training, enhanced pay rates, and a supportive team environment
where you can thrive.Take the wheel of your
future—apply today and become part of the Arriva family at our St
Helens depot!