PCV Bus Driver - Twickenham

Transport UK London Bus; City Of London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major bus transport company in London is hiring a PCV Bus Driver based in Twickenham. You will assist passengers, maintain vehicle safety, and provide customer service. The role offers a competitive salary with various benefits such as free public transport and training opportunities. Applicants must have a valid UK PCV licence and a commitment to safety.

Benefits

Free travel on all TFL routes for you and a friend

Annual safe driving bonus

Access to contributory pension scheme

Life insurance

Discounts from various retailers

Eye test vouchers

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Must work shifts for at least 38 hours a week, including weekends.
• Must have valid right to work documents and a UK bank account.
• Must live close to the Twickenham depot.

Responsibilities

• Assist passengers getting to their destinations.
• Maintain safety and condition of the vehicle.
• Deliver excellent customer service during shifts.

Skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

UK PCV licence

Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)

Job description

PCV Bus Driver - Twickenham

Application Deadline: 30 November 2025

Department: Drivers

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Twickenham Depot

Reporting To: Operations

Compensation: £16.30 - £20.50 / hour

Description

What do Harry Potter, Spice World and Spiderman have in common?

You got it: London buses.

Our capital’s famous for its big red fleet, and now there’s an opportunity to be part of all that history by joining us as a bus driver based in our Twickenham depot.

You’ll help people get to work. Take tourists to popular spots like Hampton Court Palace and Heathrow. And be a welcoming, friendly face that brightens everyone’s journey.

Who we are:

We’re the team behind hundreds of buses zipping across London, with over 150 million customers a year. We couldn’t do it without our drivers – so we offer some of the best salaries and benefits in the business.

Who you are

You will need to:

• work shifts for at least 38 hours a week, including weekends and bank holidays
• live close enough to our Twickenham depot to be able to get there quickly, no matter the time of day or night
• have a valid UK PCV licence and a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence card (Driver CPC)
• no more than six penalty points - please contact us if you have a drink/drug related endorsement on your licence
• live in the UK and have a UK bank account and valid Right to Work documents

You’ll also:

• be one of those above-and-beyond types, keeping an eye on your customers health and safety and making sure your vehicle’s always in good condition
• have an eye for detail
• have a ‘right first time’ attitude

What you’ll get

Working for us means you get lots of benefits on top of your salary, including:

• free travel on all TFL routes for you and a friend or family member (once you’ve worked with us for three months, value c.£8,000)
• training and development
• an annual safe driving bonus, and high street vouchers for good performance
• access to our contributory pension scheme – you put in 5% of your salary each month and we’ll add 3% on top
• life insurance (if you sign up to the pension scheme)
• salary sacrifice benefits – you can choose to get things like a new laptop, smart watch, TV or phone in return for slightly less pay
• discounts from shops and retailers – including Apple, Adidas, Nike, Vue, Odeon, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Morrisons and more
• eye test vouchers
• free help from our employee assistance programme to support you personally and at work.
• opportunities to increase your income through our annual safe driving bonus, our refer a friend scheme and by being awarded our golden tickets for excellent driving and customer service