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Qualified Bus Driver

Arriva
Tottenham, GBR
Full-time
Entry
Onsite
GBP 16-22.07 hourly / hour
Discovered 6 days ago
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£16.00 – £22.07 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 £16.00/hr - £20.00/hr

12–24 months £13.41/hr - £20.51/hr

24+ months £17.66/hr - £22.07/hr

If 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 structure

Overtime paid for: Hours worked after 9pm Weekends Any time worked over your contracted hours

Hours worked after 9pm

Weekends

Any time worked over your contracted hours

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

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

Licence for London if you have worked for another London operator within the past 6 months

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.

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