Arriva

PCV Bus Driver

Southend Bus Depot

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Seniority: Mid level
Stated salary: £35,000 per year
Country: GB
Work mode: On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly: 27 Sept 2026

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PCV Bus Driver — Southend

£16.85 – £17.26 per hour (approx. £35,000+ OTE with overtime)

Are you an experienced PCV licence holder? Progress your bus driving career with Arriva at our Southend depot. From the morning commute to the school run to the weekend shop, we connect our customers to what matters — and you'll be the familiar face that makes that happen.

Pay

Basic rate: £16.85 per hour

Weekend & bank holiday rate: £17.26 per hour

Overtime, extra shifts, and bank holidays at premium rates

This is a shift-based role covering early mornings, evenings, and weekends. Rotas are shared in advance.

Requirements

Full PCV licence

Aged 18+

No more than 6 points on your licence

Strong customer service skills

A drug and alcohol test at your driving assessment (ongoing prescribed medication is fine with your doctor's approval to drive)

What we offer

Ongoing paid CPC training

Clear progression routes — management, training school, or expert driver

Free bus travel for you and your household (or nominate someone if you don't use it)

Access to the 'Arriva Village' for retail discounts and offers

Arriva Workplace Pension

In-service pay increases

Long service awards

About Arriva

We're proud of the service we deliver and the communities we support. Building a diverse, inclusive team is central to how we operate — and to our success.

If you're passionate about great customer service and want to support your local community, we'd love to hear from you.

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