Arriva Malta seeking drivers...in Spain and the UK

Arriva is advertising in Spain and the UK for at least 200 English-speaking drivers to join its team in Malta. Asked if this indicated a problem in recruiting or retaining drivers locally, Arriva said it was “committed to ongoing recruitment and training of drivers to replace those on leave, sick leave or to cater for peak public transport usage”. The drivers are to work from May to November with possible permanent employment. Applicants must be able to speak English to a B1 level (lower intermediate). The careers section of Arriva Malta’s own website states that drivers must be able to communicate in Maltese and English. The wages are listed as €250 per week.