Bus Drivers - Trainee and Experienced Considered - London

Metroline Ltd; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A transport company in London is looking for both trainee and experienced bus drivers. This position offers paid training to gain a PCV licence and a salary range of £28.1k to £36.2k, which increases with experience. The ideal candidates will have a full UK driver's licence and enjoy customer interaction. The company provides flexible work options and numerous benefits, including free travel and a health program.

Benefits

Paid training

Company pension

Free bus and tube travel

Health & wellbeing programme

Childcare vouchers

Employee benefit scheme

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Must hold a full driver's licence with at least one year of UK driving experience.
• Willing to obtain a current PCV licence if not already held.
• Enjoys working with people and delivering high levels of customer service.

Responsibilities

• Drive buses safely and efficiently.
• Provide excellent customer service to passengers.
• Adhere to shift schedules and routes.

Skills

Customer service

Ability to work shift patterns

Teamwork

Education

Full driver's licence

PCV licence or willingness to train

Job description

Bus Drivers - Trainee and Experienced Considered - London

Employer: Metroline

Location: London

Salary: £28.1k to £36.2K (after training)

Closing date: 6 Feb 2026

Job Details

When you become a Metroline bus driver you are also starting a career that offers great flexibility, with a range of excellent benefits and huge opportunity for growth.

After learning with our expert trainers and passing your PCV licence modules, you could earn anywhere from £28.1k to £36.2K in year one alone, without doing any overtime. This rises with length of service, to as much as £33.5k to £44.9k after five years. If you already hold a PCV driving licence when you join us, your pay will depend on experience.

Suitable for

• Career changers
• Drivers with previous experience

Happy to consider

• Someone with no previous experience – we will offer full paid training.

What we can offer you

• Paid training to gain a PCV licence worth over £6k
• Salary of £28K to £36K depending on shift pattern and pro‑rata for part‑time hours
• Company pension
• Free bus and tube travel for you and one other
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Childcare vouchers
• Opportunities for overtime
• Full‑time and part‑time opportunities available
• Employee benefit scheme
• 24‑hour employee support line
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Free uniform
• Company sick pay scheme

What we need from you

• Hold a full driver’s licence with at least one year UK driving experience
• Current right to work in the UK with a minimum of 13 months remaining
• Ability to work shift patterns
• Hold a current PCV licence & DQC or be prepared to train for one
• Enjoy working with people and delivering high levels of customer service

Applicants with 6 penalty points may be considered on an individual basis.

Click the apply button to register on the Metroline recruitment website and proceed with your application.