PCV Bus Driver - Walworth

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

Job summary

A public transport service in London is seeking a PCV Bus Driver for their Walworth depot. The role involves driving passengers to various locations across the city while ensuring their safety and providing excellent customer service. Benefits include free travel after three months, competitive pay, and additional bonuses for safe driving. Candidates must have a valid UK PCV licence and be able to work shifts, including weekends.

Benefits

Free travel on all TFL routes

Training and development

Annual safe driving bonus

Employee discounts

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Qualifications

• Must live close to Walworth depot for quick access.
• No more than six penalty points on driving licence.
• Must have valid Right to Work documents.

Responsibilities

• Drive the bus and ensure passenger safety.
• Provide exceptional customer service during journeys.

Skills

Customer safety awareness

Attention to detail

Ability to work shifts

Valid UK PCV licence

Driver CPC card

Job description

PCV Bus Driver - Walworth

Application Deadline: 30 November 2025

Department: Drivers

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Walworth 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 Walworth depot.
You’ll help people get to work. Take tourists to popular spots like Elephant and Castle and Marble Arch. 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 Walworth 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