Qualified Bus Driver

Arriva London South Limited; Croydon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free or discounted bus travel

Uniform provided

Pension scheme

Overtime opportunities

Training and development

Job summary

Arriva is seeking friendly and reliable PCV Bus Drivers to join our team in the Croydon area. You will be the welcoming face to passengers, helping people get to work, school and appointments while ensuring safety and on-time service.

We welcome experienced drivers or those with a PCV licence looking for a new opportunity. Benefits include uniform, travel discounts, pension, and ongoing training within a supportive depot environment.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with Category D / PCV entitlement.
• Safe and responsible approach to driving.
• Great communication and people skills.
• Calm and professional attitude.
• Flexible to work shifts, weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Drive buses safely and professionally on local routes.
• Provide excellent customer service to passengers daily.
• Assist passengers with travel information, tickets and enquiries.
• Support elderly and vulnerable passengers as needed.
• Carry out daily vehicle safety checks before service.

Skills

PCV Licence

Customer service

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Job description

PCV Bus Driver Jobs | Join the Team at Arriva Become a Bus Driver and Help Keep Your Community Moving Looking for a rewarding career where no two days are the same? We are looking for friendly, professional, and reliable PCV Bus Drivers to join the team at Arriva. As a Bus Driver, you will do far more than simply drive from stop to stop. You will be the welcoming face passengers see every day, helping people get to work, school, appointments, and home safely. From regular commuters to first-time passengers, you will play an important part in keeping communities connected. Whether you are an experienced Bus Driver or already hold a PCV licence and are looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Driving buses safely and professionally across local routes
• Providing excellent customer service to passengers every day
• Helping customers with travel information, tickets, and enquiries
• Supporting elderly and vulnerable passengers where needed
• Carrying out daily vehicle safety checks before starting service
• Keeping services running smoothly and on time where possible
• Reporting vehicle defects, incidents, or delays accurately
• Working closely with depot teams and controllers
• Maintaining a clean and welcoming environment for passengers
• Following all health, safety, and transport regulations

What We’re Looking For

• A full UK driving licence with Category D / PCV entitlement
• A safe and responsible approach to driving
• Great communication and people skills
• A calm and professional attitude
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and bank holidaysReliability and a strong team‑focused mindset

Why Join Arriva?

• Competitive pay and overtime opportunities
• Full uniform provided
• Free or discounted bus travel
• Company pension scheme
• Ongoing training and career development
• Stable, long‑term employment with a leading transport operator
• Supportive depot teams and a welcoming working environment

Arriva is a leading provider of passenger transport across Europe, employing around 34,400 people and delivering around 1.6 billion passenger journeys. With buses, trains, coaches, trams, waterbuses, bike‑sharing systems, on‑demand transport solutions and a rolling stock leasing company, Arriva proudly connects people and communities safely, reliably and sustainably across 11 countries, delivering these services in a better way, every day. The activities of Arriva are divided into four business units: UK Bus, UK Trains, The Netherlands and Mainland Europe. Arriva has passenger transport operations in the Czech Republic, Croatia, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and the United Kingdom, and also operates a rolling stock leasing company in Romania.

Thanks for your interest in working on our team!! Our expansion is opening up exciting prospects! As our team grows, we’re on the lookout for the brightest talent to join us. Our ongoing success hinges on this!