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

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 Patterns

• 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

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.