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Welcome to Arriva! Come and work at our Darlington depot where you will be the heart of the community! Whether it is getting commuters to work, helping customers with popping to the shops or getting children to school.

We are proud of our customer service and how we support our community. You will be connecting our customers to what matters to them, get to know familiar faces, build relationships and even be the highlight of someone's day.

This is an excellent time to join us! With in-service pay increases, we can also offer on-going development, career progression and guidance support throughout your journey with us.

Rates of pay:

0-12 months service, Monday to Friday - £12.40 per hour

Saturday/Sunday- £12.70 per hour

Rates after 12 months service are as follows:

Monday to Friday -£12.40 - £14.40 per hour*

Saturday/Sunday - £12.70 - £14.70 per hour*

Bank Holiday Enhancement - £40 per shift

Qualified drivers with at least two years driving experience within the past five years will start on a basic rate of £12.65 p/h. This basic rate will be increased to £14.40 p/h after six months, subject to a successful probation period.

Hours of work and role:
5 out of 7 days rotating shift patterns 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.Requirements:
PCV Licence(If you do not have this, please apply to our trainee bus driver role on Indeed).
You will need to be over 18 with at least 6 months driving experience.
No more than 6 points on your licence.
Excellent customer service skills.
You will be required to do a drug and alcohol test when you come for a driving assessment. (If you are on any ongoing medication this is fine if we have your doctor's approval that you are fit to drive our lovely buses)
Will be required to work weekends depending on your rota; however, you will know in advance which ones you will be working.Benefits:
Fantastic career progression opportunities
Access to the 'Arriva Village', where you can take advantage ofstore discountsand offers.
Free bus travelfor you and your family (within the same household).
Arriva Workplace Pension.
Access to the mydrive app and road safety scheme where you can getrewardeda £50 voucher monthly for being the top Arriva driver