Bus Driver

PCV Bus Driver (Category D Licence)

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.

0–12 months £16.01/hr - £20.02/hr 12–24 months £16.43/hr - £20.53/hr 24+ months £17.68/hr - £22.10/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.

• 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.

• 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.
• Fixed shift patterns (e.g. only mornings or only evenings) are not available.

• Valid PCV licence.
• Aged 18 or over.
• No more than 6 points on your licence.
• Able to pass a drug and alcohol test.
• Great customer service and people skills.
• Flexibility to work various shifts.

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.