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.
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