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: *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.