- Office in Palmers Green
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
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