Qualified Bus Driver

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 & Overtime

0–12 months£16.03/hr - £19.25/hr

12–24 months£16.43/hr - £19.75/hr

24+ months£17.68/hr - £21.25/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


• 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


• 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.

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