Qualified Bus Driver

Overview

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. Join a team that helps keep London moving, connects communities, and supports a greener future.

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 Arriva London. We’ll train you if required.

• Operate school and public transport services ensuring passenger safety and comfort
• Adhere to schedules, routes, and regulatory requirements
• Provide excellent customer service and assist passengers as needed
• Participate in ongoing training and development to maintain qualifications
• Support Arriva’s commitment to a greener future through safe, efficient driving

• 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 supportive community and work environment

• Minimum age 18 with UK driving licence for at least 6 months
• No more than 6 penalty points on licence
• Licence for London if you have worked for another London operator within the past 6 months
• 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

• 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 garages across London

Apply today and take the first step toward becoming a qualified Bus Driver with Arriva London.