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Qualified Bus Driver with category D Licence£16.00 – £22.07 per hour + BenefitsDrive 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 & Overtime0–12 months £16.00/hr - £20.00/hr12–24 months £16.41/hr - £20.51/hr24+ months £17.66/hr - £22.07/hrIf you’ve held a PCV licence and worked in the role for 12+ months within the last 4 years, you’ll start on the 12–24-month rate.Sign-on to sign-off pay structureOvertime paid for:Hours worked after 9pmWeekendsAny time worked over your contracted hoursYour BenefitsFree travel on TfL and Arriva Bus services (for you and one household nominee)25 days' holiday + 8 bank holidaysPremium overtime ratesPension schemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeRoad Safety Scheme – earn £50 vouchers for safe, high-performance drivingOngoing CPC trainingCareer development into training, operations, or management rolesCycle to work schemeWorking Patterns5 days on / 2 days off per week on a rotating shift pattern.Shifts planned 6–8 weeks in advanceTypical start times:Mornings from 04:00Afternoons from 12:00Evenings from 18:00Overtime opportunities available depending on business needsNote: Fixed shift patterns (e.g., only mornings or only evenings) are not availableWhat You’ll NeedValid PCV licenceAged 18 or overNo more than 6 points on your licenceLicence for London if you have worked for another London operator within the past 6 monthsAble to pass a drug and alcohol testGreat customer service and people skillsFlexibility to work various shiftsNot 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.