Qualified Bus Driver at Arriva Group

Dartford, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jun, 26

Salary

20.1

Posted On

21 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Category D Licence, PCV Driving, Motivation, Reliability, Willingness to learn, Customer Service, Flexibility, Safety consciousness

Industry

Ground Passenger Transportation

Description

Qualified Bus Driver with category D Licence 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. We’ll Train You (if required) Full Bus Driver Training – we’ll teach you everything, from the basics to the advanced A structured, supportive learning environment Ongoing development after you qualify All you need to bring is motivation, reliability, and a willingness to learn Pay & Overtime 0–24 months £16.49/hr - £18.20/hr (overtime) 25–48 months £17.40/hr - £19.40/hr (overtime) 49+ months £18.85/hr - £20.10/hr (overtime) What You’ll Get 20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (1- 3 years of service) 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (after 3 years of experience) Free travel on the TfL network for you and one household nominee Workplace pension Access to Arriva Village – exclusive discounts and offers Cycle to Work Scheme Monthly £50 safety reward vouchers for top-performing drivers Real career progression opportunities A strong sense of community and support What You’ll Need Minimum age of 18 with a UK driving licence for at least 6 months. No more than 6 penalty points on your licence Licence for London if you have worked for another London operator within the past 6 months A friendly attitude and commitment to great customer service Willingness to work weekends and flexible shift patterns Must pass a drug and alcohol test as part of your assessment Shift & Location Info Full-time: 38 hours per week 5 out of 7 rotating shift patterns per week. Morning shifts from 04:00, afternoons from 12:00, evenings from 18:00 Schedules planned 6–8 weeks in advance Based at one of our many garages across London – check our careers site for openings Get Behind the Wheel of Your New Career At Arriva, we value inclusion, community, and growth. We don’t just recruit drivers — we help people build careers. If you’re ready to learn, we’re ready to train you. Apply today and take the first step toward becoming a qualified Bus Driver with Arriva London. Arriva is a leading provider of passenger transport across Europe, employing around 34,400 people and delivering around 1.6 billion passenger journeys. With buses, trains, coaches, trams, waterbuses, bike-sharing systems, on-demand transport solutions and a rolling stock leasing company, Arriva proudly connects people and communities safely, reliably and sustainably across 11 countries, delivering these services in a better way, every day. The activities of Arriva are divided into four business units: UK Bus, UK Trains, The Netherlands and Mainland Europe. Arriva has passenger transport operations in the Czech Republic, Croatia, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and the United Kingdom, and also operates a rolling stock leasing company in Romania. If the right opportunity hasn’t appeared yet, express your interest in future positions by selecting Get Started below. Alternatively, you can register for an account by choosing ‘Sign In’ at the top of the page, which will allow you to receive email notifications for new job listings that align with your interests.

Responsibilities

The primary role involves driving a bus to transport commuters, tourists, and students safely across London, connecting communities and supporting daily city operations. Drivers will adhere to scheduled shifts and contribute to the company's goal of electrifying the fleet.