Bus Drivers - London

Drive your career forward with Arriva London! we\’re hiring experienced and trainee Bus Drivers across our London garages.

£15.40 – £21.25 per hour + Benefits

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.

Not a qualified Bus Driver yet? we\’ll give you all the training and support you need to get your licence, 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

· 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:

o Hours worked after 9pm

o Weekends

o 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:

o Mornings from 04:00

o Afternoons from 12:00

o Evenings from 18:00

*Overtime opportunities are also available depending on business needs

What You’ll Need

· Valid PCV licence (desirable- trainee opportunities are also available!)

· 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

Locations

Edmonton, Enfield, Palmers Green, Stamford Hill, Tottenham, Wood Green

Barking, Brixton, Clapton, Croydon, Dartford, Grays, Norwood, Thornton Heath