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 £16.41/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:
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
* 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.