Qualified Bus Driver

Overview

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.

• 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
• Sign-on to sign-off pay structure
• Overtime paid for: hours worked after 9pm, weekends, any time worked over 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

• 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

• 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

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.