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Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Looking for a new career with full paid training, great benefits, and real opportunities to progress?
At Arriva London, we believe great bus drivers are made, not born. If you're reliable, enjoy helping people, and are ready to learn something new, we'll provide all the training and support you need to become a fully qualified Bus Driver.
Every day you'll play an important role in keeping London moving, helping thousands of people travel safely to work, school, appointments, and home.
As one of London's largest and most trusted bus operators, we transport almost 300 million passengers every year across more than 50 million miles.
We're investing in the future too, with a commitment to fully electrify our fleet by 2030—creating exciting career opportunities for people who want to make a difference.
When you join Arriva, you're not just starting a job—you're building a long-term career.
No previous bus driving experience is required.
From day one you'll receive:
All you need to bring is:
We'll take care of the rest.
We believe your commitment should be rewarded.
During training
Once qualified
With clear pay progression as you gain experience, plus opportunities to increase your earnings through overtime and unsociable hours.
You could earn up to £20.00 per hour for qualifying overtime.
Overtime is paid at 1.25x for:
Joining Arriva means enjoying a comprehensive benefits package, including:
To apply, you'll need:
This is a full-time role working 38 hours per week on a rotating 5 out of 7-day shift pattern.
Typical start times include:
Your rota will be planned 6–8 weeks in advance, giving you visibility of your schedule.
You'll be based at one of our garages across London. Visit our careers site to find vacancies near you.
This is more than learning to drive a bus.
It's an opportunity to build a rewarding career with one of London's leading transport providers, backed by excellent training, competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and genuine opportunities to develop.
If you're ready for a career where every day makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and start your journey towards becoming a qualified Bus Driver with Arriva London.
