Qualified Bus Driver

arriva
London

Qualified Bus Driver with category D Licence

£15.40 – £21.25 per hour + Benefits

Drive your career forward with Arriva London .
We’re hiring qualified PCV Bus Drivers across our London garages— and this is your chance to be part of something bigger. Join a team that helps keep London moving, connects communities, and supports a greener future.

Why Arriva London?

Whether you’re getting commuters to work, guiding tourists across London’s landmarks, or making sure students arrive safely, you’ll play a vital role in the daily rhythm of our capital.

As one of London’s largest and most respected bus operators, we transport nearly 300 million passengers a year and cover more than 50 million miles . With a clear goal to fully electrify our fleet by 2030 , there’s never been a better time to join us.

Pay & Overtime

0–12 months£15.40/hr - £19.25/hr

12–24 months£15.80/hr - £19.75/hr

24+ months£17.00/hr - £21.25/hr

  • If you’ve held a PCV licence and worked in the role for 12+ months within the last 4 years , you’ll start on the 12–24-month rate .
  • Sign-on to sign-off pay structure
  • Overtime paid for:
    • Hours worked after 9pm
    • Weekends
    • Any time worked over your contracted hours

Your Benefits

  • Free travel on TfL and Arriva Bus services (for you and one household nominee)
  • 25 days' holiday + 8 bank holidays
  • Premium overtime rates
  • Pension scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Road Safety Scheme – earn £50 vouchers for safe, high-performance driving
  • Ongoing CPC training
  • Career development into training, operations, or management roles
  • Cycle to work scheme

Working Patterns

  • 5 days on / 2 days off per week on a rotating shift pattern.
  • Shifts planned 6–8 weeks in advance
  • Typical start times:
    • Mornings from 04:00
    • Afternoons from 12:00
    • Evenings from 18:00
  • Overtime opportunities available depending on business needs
  • Note: Fixed shift patterns (e.g., only mornings or only evenings) are not available

What You’ll Need

  • Valid PCV licence
  • Aged 18 or over
  • No more than 6 points on your licence
  • Licence for London if you have worked for another London operator within the past 6 months
  • Able to pass a drug and alcohol test
  • Great customer service and people skills
  • Flexibility to work various shifts

Not a Qualified Bus Driver Yet?

Interested in becoming a bus driver but don’t yet have a PCV licence?
Visit our Careers Page to explore trainee opportunities and learn how we can support you through our fully-paid training programme.

Posted 2025-10-12

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