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 our 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 one of London’s largest and most respected bus operators, we transport nearly 300 million passengers a year and cover over 50 million miles. Whether you’re getting commuters to work, guiding tourists through iconic landmarks, or ensuring students arrive safely, you’ll play a vital role in the daily rhythm of our capital. Plus, with our goal to fully electrify our fleet by 2030, there’s never been a better time to join us!
Pay & Overtime
* 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.
Enjoy a sign-on to sign-off pay structure with 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
We offer a 5 days on / 2 days off rotating shift pattern, with shifts planned 6–8 weeks in advance. Typical start times include:
* Mornings: from 04:00
* Afternoons: from 12:00
* Evenings: from 18:00
Overtime opportunities are available depending on business needs. Please note that 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 learn how we can support you through our fully-paid training programme.
Join us at Arriva London and drive your career to new heights!