Qualified Bus Driver (PCV Category D Licence)

Arrivatc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free travel on TfL and Arriva services

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing CPC training

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Arriva London is seeking a Qualified Bus Driver with a PCV Category D licence to join our Wood Green Garage team. You will drive a bus, deliver high-quality passenger service, and contribute to keeping London moving with rotating shifts and pre-planned rosters.

Ideal candidates are 18+ with a valid PCV licence, a clean driving record, and the ability to pass screenings and CPC training. Competitive hourly pay and excellent benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• A valid PCV Category D licence is required.
• Applicants should be 18 years or over and have clean driving and criminal records.
• Ability to pass drug and alcohol screening and CPC training.

Responsibilities

• Drive a bus safely and professionally on assigned routes.
• Deliver excellent customer service to passengers across London.
• Work a rotating pattern and complete planned shifts in advance.

Skills

PCV Licence

Customer Service

Safety

Flexible shifts

Job description

## Qualified Bus Driver (PCV Category D Licence)Applylocations: Wood Green Garage (WN)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR032900# **Qualified Bus Driver (PCV Category D Licence)**### **£16.06 – £22.07 per hour + Excellent Benefits**## **Drive London Forward with Arriva**You're already qualified – now join one of London's leading bus operators and take the next step in your career.At Arriva London, you'll do more than drive a bus. You'll help keep the capital moving, connecting people to work, education, family and everything in between. Every journey makes a difference.Whether you're looking for better pay, career progression or long-term stability, Arriva offers a rewarding career with one of the UK's most established transport operators.## **Why Join Arriva London?**Every day, our drivers transport nearly **300 million passengers** and travel over **50 million miles** across the capital.As we continue investing in our people and transition to a fully electric fleet by **2030**, there's never been a better time to join our team.## **Pay & Overtime****0–12 months experience*** £16.06 – £20.00 per hour**12 months–3 years' experience*** £16.41 – £20.51 per hour**3+ years' experience*** £17.66 – £22.07 per hour**Already experienced?** If you've held a PCV licence and worked as a bus driver for at least **12 months within the last 4 years**, you'll join on our **2nd–3rd year pay rate**.### You'll also receive:* Sign-on to sign-off pay* Premium rates after **9pm*** Weekend enhancements* Overtime paid for all hours worked above your contracted hours## **Benefits**We look after our drivers with a competitive benefits package including:* Free travel on TfL and Arriva bus services for you and one nominated household member* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays* Company pension scheme* Employee Assistance Programme* Ongoing CPC training* Road Safety Reward Scheme – earn £50 vouchers for safe driving* Career progression into Training, Engineering, Operations and Management* Cycle to Work scheme## **Working Pattern**You'll work a rotating pattern of **5 days on, 2 days off**, with shifts planned **6–8 weeks in advance**, helping you plan your life outside of work.Typical shift start times include:* Mornings from **4:00am*** Afternoons from **12:00pm*** Evenings from **6:00pm**Regular overtime is available, depending on business needs.**Please note:** Fixed shifts (such as permanent mornings or evenings) are not available.## **What You'll Need**To join Arriva London you'll need:* A valid **PCV Category D licence*** To be aged **18 or over*** No more than **6 penalty points*** A current **Licence for London**, if you've worked for another London bus operator within the last six months* To pass a drug and alcohol screening* Excellent customer service and communication skills* Flexibility to work a variety of shifts## **More Than Just a Driving Job**When you join Arriva, you're joining a business that invests in its people. Many of our managers, instructors and operational leaders started their careers behind the wheel.If you're looking for a long-term career with opportunities to develop, we'd love to hear from you.### **Apply today and help keep London moving.**