Qualified Bus Driver (PCV Category D Licence)

Arriva; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free travel for you and one household

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing CPC training

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Arriva London is seeking a Qualified Bus Driver to join one of London’s leading bus operators. You’ll be part of a team moving the capital, with a focus on safe driving, passenger service and reliability.

You’ll earn £16.06–£22.07 per hour with excellent benefits as Arriva transitions to a fully electric fleet by 2030, and you’ll have access to sign-on, overtime, and progression opportunities across the business.

Qualifications

• PCV Category D licence held or eligible for one.
• Be aged 18 or over.
• No more than 6 penalty points on licence.

Responsibilities

• Drive a London bus on scheduled routes.
• Deliver excellent customer service to passengers.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Job description

Qualified Bus Driver (PCV Category D Licence)£16.06 – £22.07 per hour + Excellent BenefitsDrive London Forward with ArrivaYou'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 & Overtime0–12 months experience£16.06 – £20.00 per hour12 months–3 years' experience£16.41 – £20.51 per hour3+ years' experience£17.66 – £22.07 per hourAlready 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 payPremium rates after 9pmWeekend enhancementsOvertime paid for all hours worked above your contracted hoursBenefitsWe look after our drivers with a competitive benefits package including:Free travel on TfL and Arriva bus services for you and one nominated household member25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysCompany pension schemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeOngoing CPC trainingRoad Safety Reward Scheme – earn £50 vouchers for safe drivingCareer progression into Training, Engineering, Operations and ManagementCycle to Work schemeWorking PatternYou'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 4:00am️ Afternoons from 12:00pmEvenings from 6:00pmRegular overtime is available, depending on business needs.Please note: Fixed shifts (such as permanent mornings or evenings) are not available.What You'll NeedTo join Arriva London you'll need:A valid PCV Category D licenceTo be aged 18 or overNo more than 6 penalty pointsA current Licence for London, if you've worked for another London bus operator within the last six monthsTo pass a drug and alcohol screeningExcellent customer service and communication skillsFlexibility to work a variety of shiftsMore Than Just a Driving JobWhen 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.Not Qualified Yet?If you don't currently hold a PCV licence but are interested in becoming a bus driver, take a look at our Trainee Bus Driver opportunities. We provide fully paid training, support you every step of the way, and help you gain the qualifications needed to start your new career.