PCV Bus Driver

ARRIVA Plc; City of London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company in London is hiring qualified PCV Bus Drivers to enhance their operational team. This role offers a competitive hourly rate and a range of benefits including free travel, holiday leave, and ongoing training opportunities. If you possess a valid PCV licence and excellent customer service skills, this could be your ideal position.

Benefits

Free travel on TfL and Arriva services

25 days' holiday + 8 bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Road Safety Scheme

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Drive buses and transport passengers safely
• Ensure customer satisfaction and safety
• Manage shift schedules and report any issues

Skills

Customer service

Flexibility

Job description

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Qualified Bus Driver with category D Licence

£15.40 – £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

• 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
• Free travel on TfL and Arriva Bus services (for you and one household nominee)
• 25 days' holiday + 8 bank holidays
• 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
• 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.