Qualified Bus Driver

**Qualified Bus Driver with category D Licence** **£16.05 – £21.25 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£15.40/hr - £19.25/hr 12–24 months£15.80/hr - £19.75/hr 24+ months£17.00/hr - £21.25/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 * 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.