Join Our Team as a Qualified Bus Driver!
Salary: £15.40 – £21.25 per hour + Benefits
Drive your career forward with Arriva London! We’re on the lookout for qualified PCV Bus Drivers to join our vibrant team across London garages. This is your chance to be part of something bigger—helping to keep London moving, connecting communities, and supporting a greener future.
Why Choose Arriva London?
As a bus driver, you’ll play a crucial role in the daily rhythm of our capital. Whether you’re:
* Getting commuters to work
* Guiding tourists across London’s iconic landmarks
* Ensuring students arrive safely
With nearly 300 million passengers transported each year and over 50 million miles covered, we are one of London’s largest and most respected bus operators. Plus, with our goal to fully electrify our fleet by 2030, there’s never been a better time to join us!
Pay & Overtime
Your pay will reflect your experience:
* 0–12 months: £15.40/hr - £19.25/hr
* 12–24 months: £15.80/hr - £19.75/hr
* 24+ months: £17.00/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 is available for:
o Hours worked after 9pm
o Weekends
o 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:
o Mornings: from 04:00
o Afternoons: from 12:00
o 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
* 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?
If you’re interested in becoming a bus driver but don’t yet have a PCV licence, we’ve got you covered! Explore trainee opportunities and discover how we can support you through our fully-paid training programme.