Pay Rates

When you are training you will be paid £6.19 per hour until you obtain your PCV licence, which is normally within three weeks.

Once qualified, this rate increases to the new starter rate for the location you are based.

Depot Starting Rate
Chester-le-Street £8.40
Consett £8.40
Hexham £8.40
Deptford (Sunderland) £8.40
Percy Main £8.40
Peterlee £8.40
Saltmeadows Road £8.40
Washington £8.88
Winlaton £8.40

Please note that we are not currently recruiting for driving staff based at either Stanley or Gateshead depots.

At certain depots, you will progress on a pay scale set over a five year period, which increases after first anniversary. This can be discussed in detail when you have your interview.