About this role
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.