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Qualified Bus Driver with category D Licence
£16.26 – £20.82 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
Base Pay (per Hour)
* 0–24 months: £16.26
* Weekday overtime: £17.88
* Weekend overtime: £19.51
* 24+ months: £16.96
* Weekday overtime: £18.66
* Weekend overtime: £20.35
* 49+ months: £17.45
* Weekend overtime: £19.08
* Weekend overtime: £20.82
Additional Notes
* 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.
* Pay is based on a sign-on to sign-off structure.
Overtime Is Paid For
* Hours worked after 9:00 PM
* Weekends
* Any hours worked beyond 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
* 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.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
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