Drive Your Future with Metroline
Join Metroline as a Bus Driver and start a rewarding career with one of London’s most established transport operators.
Whether you're new to the industry or already hold a PCV licence, we offer flexible shift patterns, paid training, and great earning potential.
We are currently hiring for positions across multiple London and Greater London depots, including Brentford/Lampton, Cricklewood, Edgware, Greenford, Harrow Weald, Holloway, , Perivale, Potters Bar, Uxbridge, Willesden, and Willesden Junction.
What You’ll Earn
- Trainee Rate: £13.85/hr during paid training (PCV licence provided)
- Qualified Rate (Year 1): £16.23/hr (Mon–Fri basic) & up to £20.75/hr (weekends)
- After 3 Years: Up to £20.12/hr basic & up to £23.81/hr (weekend/overtime)
- Current PCV Holders: Start on £17.51 to £20.12/hr, depending on experience
What We Offer
- Free bus and tube travel across London for you and one nominee (*TfL conditions apply)
- Company pension scheme
- Company sick pay and free uniform
- Health & Wellbeing support, including a 24/7 employee assistance line
- Cycle2Work scheme
- Access to an employee benefits portal offering discounts on retail, travel, and more
- Opportunities for overtime and career development
*basic starting salary without overtime.
Person Specification
What We’re Looking For
- A full UK driving licence with at least 12 months' driving experience
- A valid PCV licence and DQC, or willingness to train (fully funded by us)
- The legal right to work in the UK (minimum 13 months remaining)
- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and split shifts
- A passion for providing excellent customer service
- Applicants with up to 6 penalty points may be considered on an individual basis.
Other information
About Metroline
Metroline is one of London’s largest and most trusted bus operators, employing over 4,450 people, with 3,608 bus drivers and a team of over 194 engineers. We operate a fleet of over 1,400 buses across more than 100 routes for London Buses, carrying over 1 million people every day.
Our fleet includes:
- 700 hybrid buses with the highest environmental credentials available
- 200 all-electric buses
- 20 hydrogen buses (the first in England), operating since 2021
Metroline was also the first operator in London to run an entire route with New Routemaster buses, of which we have 151 in our fleet.
Since March 2000, Metroline has been a wholly owned subsidiary of ComfortDelGro, a Singapore-based company that is one of the world’s largest passenger land transport operators. As part of the ComfortDelGro Group, our main focus is to become the best London bus company in the capital, providing safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly services for passengers.
Metroline operates 12 garages across London, some of which are over 100 years old, including Cricklewood (Head Office), Edgware, Willesden, Willesden Junction, Holloway, Harrow Weald, Brentford, Uxbridge, Lampton, Greenford, Potters Bar, Perivale, and more.
Additionally, we have a state-of-the-art engineering facility in West Perivale, known as the Central Engineering and Logistics Facility (CELF), where we maintain our modern fleet to the highest standards.
Our Vision
At Metroline, we are driven by a clear vision: to be the best bus operator in London. We aim to achieve this through innovation, sustainability, and an unwavering commitment to customer service. We are continuously working to improve our services and our fleet, ensuring we meet the highest standards of safety and environmental responsibility while providing the best possible experience for our passengers.
Join Us Today
Whether you're starting fresh or bringing years of experience, Metroline gives you the tools and support to thrive. With a growing and modern fleet, a forward-thinking company culture, and a strong commitment to career development, Metroline is the perfect place to drive your future.
Apply now and take the wheel at one of our welcoming depots across London.
