Qualified Bus Driver
Description
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
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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 .
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Sign-on to sign-off pay structure
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Overtime paid for
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Hours worked after 9pm
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Weekends
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Any time worked over your contracted hours
Your Benefits
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Free travel on TfL and Arriva Bus services (for you and one household nominee)
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25 days' holiday + 8 bank holidays
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Premium overtime rates
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Pension scheme
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Road Safety Scheme – earn £50 vouchers for safe, high-performance driving
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Ongoing CPC training
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Career development into training, operations, or management roles
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Cycle to work scheme
Working Patterns
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5 days on / 2 days off per week on a rotating shift pattern.
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Shifts planned 6–8 weeks in advance
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Typical start times:
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Mornings from 04:00
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Afternoons from 12:00
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Evenings from 18:00
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Overtime opportunities available depending on business needs
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Note: Fixed shift patterns (e.g., only mornings or only evenings) are not available
What You’ll Need
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Valid PCV licence
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Aged 18 or over
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No more than 6 points on your licence
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Licence for London if you have worked for another London operator within the past 6 months
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Able to pass a drug and alcohol test
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Great customer service and people skills
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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.