Qualified Bus Driver

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** Qualified Bus Driver with 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.

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.
** We’ll Train You** (if required)
* ** Full Bus Driver Training** – we’ll teach you everything, from the basics to the advanced
* A structured, supportive learning environment
* Ongoing development after you qualify
* All you need to bring is
** motivation**,
** reliability**, and a
** willingness to learn
**** Pay & Overtime
** 0–24 months £15.54/hr - £17.16/hr (overtime)25–48 months £16.41/hr - £18.28/hr (overtime)49+ months £17.77/hr - £18.95/hr (overtime)
** What You’ll Get
*** 20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays *(1- 3 years of service)
** 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays *(after 3 years of experience)*
* ** Free travel
** on the TfL network for you and one household nominee
* ** Workplace pension
*** Access to
** Arriva Village** – exclusive discounts and offers
* ** Cycle to Work Scheme
*** Monthly **£50 safety reward vouchers
** for top-performing drivers
* Real career progression opportunities
* A strong sense of community and support
** What You’ll Need
*** Minimum age of
** 18
* * with
** a UK driving licence for at least 6 months.
*** No more than
** 6 penalty points
** on your licence
* Licence for London if you have worked for another London operator within the past 6 months
* A friendly attitude and commitment to great customer service
* Willingness to work weekends and flexible shift patterns
* Must pass a
** drug and alcohol test
** as part of your assessment
** Shift & Location Info
*** Full-time:
** 38 hours per week**
* ** 5 out of 7
** rotating shift patterns per week.
* Morning shifts from 04:00, afternoons from 12:00, evenings from 18:00
* Schedules planned
** 6–8 weeks in advance
*** Based at one of our
** many garages across London** – check our careers site for openings
** Get Behind the Wheel of Your New Career
** At Arriva, we value inclusion, community, and growth. We don’t just recruit drivers — we help people build careers. If you’re ready to learn, we’re ready to train you.
** Apply today
** and take the first step toward becoming a qualified Bus Driver with Arriva London.[](blob:)0:00 / 3:05
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