Qualified Bus Driver

Location: Greater London

Qualified Bus Driver with category D Licence £16.01 – £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 & Overtime0–12 months £16.03/hr - £19.25/hr12–24 months £16.43/hr - £19.75/hr24+ months £17.68/hr - £21.25/hrIf 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 9pmWeekends

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 Patterns5 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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