Qualified Bus Driver

Arriva London South Limited; Norwood; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free travel on TfL and Arriva services

25 days' holiday + 8 bank holidays

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Arriva London South Limited is hiring a Qualified PCV Bus Driver with a category D licence in London. You will operate buses, deliver safe, reliable journeys for customers across our London garages, and represent Arriva in daily operations.

We offer competitive hourly pay (£16.05–£21.25), overtime, and benefits including free travel on TfL/Arriva services, generous leave and a pension. Join a team helping keep London moving and greener for the future.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

PCV licence

Customer service

Shift flexibility

Job description

Qualified Bus Driver with category D Licence £16.05 – £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

• 0–12 months£15.40/hr - £19.25/hr
• 12–24 months£15.80/hr - £19.75/hr
• 24+ months£17.00/hr - £21.25/hr

Your Benefits

• Free travel on TfL and Arriva Bus services (for you and one household nominee)
• 25 days' holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Premium overtime rates
• Pension scheme
• 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 Overtime opportunities available depending on business needs 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.

About Arriva

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.