Qualified Bus Driver

**Qualified Bus Driver (PCV Category D Licence)** ================================================= ### **£16.06 – £22.07 per hour + Excellent Benefits** **Drive London Forward with Arriva** ------------------------------------ You're already qualified – now join one of London's leading bus operators and take the next step in your career. At Arriva London, you'll do more than drive a bus. You'll help keep the capital moving, connecting people to work, education, family and everything in between. Every journey makes a difference. Whether you're looking for better pay, career progression or long-term stability, Arriva offers a rewarding career with one of the UK's most established transport operators. **Why Join Arriva London?** --------------------------- Every day, our drivers transport nearly **300 million passengers** and travel over **50 million miles** across the capital. As we continue investing in our people and transition to a fully electric fleet by **2030**, there's never been a better time to join our team. **Pay & Overtime** ------------------ **0–12 months experience** * £16.06 – £20.00 per hour **12 months–3 years' experience** * £16.41 – £20.51 per hour **3+ years' experience** * £17.66 – £22.07 per hour **Already experienced?** If you've held a PCV licence and worked as a bus driver for at least **12 months within the last 4 years**, you'll join on our **2nd–3rd year pay rate**. ### You'll also receive: * Sign-on to sign-off pay * Premium rates after **9pm** * Weekend enhancements * Overtime paid for all hours worked above your contracted hours **Benefits** ------------ We look after our drivers with a competitive benefits package including: * Free travel on TfL and Arriva bus services for you and one nominated household member * 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays * Company pension scheme * Employee Assistance Programme * Ongoing CPC training * Road Safety Reward Scheme – earn £50 vouchers for safe driving * Career progression into Training, Engineering, Operations and Management * Cycle to Work scheme **Working Pattern** ------------------- You'll work a rotating pattern of **5 days on, 2 days off**, with shifts planned **6–8 weeks in advance**, helping you plan your life outside of work. Typical shift start times include: * 🌅 Mornings from **4:00am** * ☀️ Afternoons from **12:00pm** * 🌙 Evenings from **6:00pm** Regular overtime is available, depending on business needs. **Please note:** Fixed shifts (such as permanent mornings or evenings) are not available. **What You'll Need** -------------------- To join Arriva London you'll need: * A valid **PCV Category D licence** * To be aged **18 or over** * No more than **6 penalty points** * A current **Licence for London**, if you've worked for another London bus operator within the last six months * To pass a drug and alcohol screening * Excellent customer service and communication skills * Flexibility to work a variety of shifts **More Than Just a Driving Job** -------------------------------- When you join Arriva, you're joining a business that invests in its people. Many of our managers, instructors and operational leaders started their careers behind the wheel. If you're looking for a long-term career with opportunities to develop, we'd love to hear from you. ### **Apply today and help keep London moving.** ### **Not Qualified Yet?** If you don't currently hold a PCV licence but are interested in becoming a bus driver, take a look at our **Trainee Bus Driver** opportunities. We provide **fully paid training**, support you every step of the way, and help you gain the qualifications needed to start your new career.