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Arriva

PCV Bus Driver

Tamworth Depot

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Seniority
Mid level
Country
GB
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
28 Sept 2026

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Start Your Career with Arriva as a PCV Bus Driver – Join a Community That Drives the Future!

  • Location : Tamworth Depot
  • Pay Rate : £14.45 - £25.00 per hour

Are you a qualified PCV Bus Driver looking for a rewarding career that connects you to your community? Join Arriva at our Tamworth depot, where you’ll be an integral part of keeping our community moving. Whether it’s getting commuters to work, helping customers with errands, or ensuring children get to school safely, every journey makes a difference.

As a Bus Driver, you’ll build relationships with familiar faces on your routes and even be the highlight of someone’s day. We take pride in the service we provide and the impact we have on the community, and we’re looking for like-minded individuals to join our team.

What We Offer:

✔️ Competitive Pay:

  • Monday to Saturday: £14.45 per hour
  • Sunday: £15.33 per hour
  • Bank Holidays: £25.00 per hour
  • Pay rates are reviewed regularly through frequent pay negotiations

✔️ Additional Benefits:

  • Overtime opportunities at premium rates (extra shifts, bank holidays)
  • Ongoing CPC training and career development opportunities
  • Access to the MyDrive app with monthly rewards (£50 vouchers) for top drivers
  • A diverse and inclusive company culture that puts customers first

Hours of Work:

  • 5 out of 7 rotating shift patterns, planned up to 6-8 weeks in advance
  • Mornings starting from 05:30 and evenings finishing around 23:45
  • 1 in 4 weekends off
  • Average of 45 hours per week on the main rota
  • Overtime available based on request/availability

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!)
  • 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

Why Choose Arriva?

At Arriva, we believe in offering fantastic career progression, development opportunities, and the chance to make a real difference to the community. Whether you want to move into management, support training, or become an expert driver, there’s a place for you here.

We’re more than just a transport company – we’re a diverse and inclusive community, united in providing an essential service to our passengers.

Join us and enjoy the rewards of making a positive impact on the lives of those around you.

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