PCV Bus Driver

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

Job summary

An opportunity to join Arriva London as a Qualified Bus Driver awaits. In this role, you will drive buses across London, ensuring safe and efficient transportation while providing excellent customer service. With competitive pay, benefits, and career development opportunities, this role is ideal for those passionate about public service and transportation.

Benefits

Free travel on TfL and Arriva Bus services

25 days' holiday + 8 bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing CPC training

Career development support

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Must be aged 18 or over.
• No more than 6 points on your licence.
• Able to pass a drug and alcohol test.

Responsibilities

• Drive buses on scheduled routes as part of daily operations.
• Ensure customer safety and provide great customer service.
• Adhere to scheduled shift patterns and operational guidelines.

Skills

Customer service

Flexibility

Education

Valid PCV licence

Job description

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.