Qualified Bus Driver

Qualified Bus Driver with category D Licence

£16.00 – £22.07 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 £16.00/hr - £20.00/hr

12–24 months £13.41/hr - £20.51/hr

24+ months £17.66/hr - £22.07/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.