Qualified Bus Driver
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.
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