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.