Trainee / Apprentice Bus Driver
Job Description
π Ready for a New Career? Train to Become a Bus Driver with Go-Ahead London!
DO NOT apply for this role if you already hold a PCV (Bus Driving) Licence. Please apply to our PCV Bus Driver role instead - applying here will delay your application.
New pay rates in all of our locations!
Earn Between Β£15.94-Β£17.28p/h Basic rate and Β£16.63-24.74p/h for Overtime, in your first year, with yearly raises! Dependant on location.
π¨βπΌCurrent Vacancies
Sydenham - SE26 5ATCamberwell - SE5 9LUMorden Wharf - SE10 0NUNew Cross - SE14 5UHPeckham - SE15 3SUPutney - SW15 1RNRiver Road - IG11 0SWStockwell - SW4 6STBexleyheath - DA7 6BXCroydon - CR9 4ND
We regularly update our list of vacancies, so if you canβt see the location you are looking for, try back in a few weeks!
π Start Your Career With Londonβs Leading Bus Company
Go-Ahead London is the capitalβs largest bus operating over 2,300 buses from 17 depots across South, North, and East London. We are proud to employ 7,000+ drivers who keep London moving every day.
π€ About the Role
This is your chance to join the transport industry through our Apprenticeship Scheme: Passenger Transport Driver (Bus, Coach & Tram - Level 2).
Over 53 weeks, youβll gain your PCV licence (Category D) and receive additional, structured training - leading to a qualification equivalent to five GCSEs.
This is a full-time, permanent job from day one, with paid training and a career path in one of Londonβs most vital services.
π Shifts include early mornings, late nights, weekends, and public holidays - including during training.
This is a customer-facing role, so weβre looking for confident communicators who can handle a variety of real-world situations with professionalism and care.
π What Youβll Gain
β’ Professional PCV licence training
β’ Nationally recognised Level 2 qualification
β’ Β£500 bonuson successful completion of the apprenticeship
β’ Excellent pay, with increases based on service
β’ Overtimeopportunities at enhanced rates
β’ Ongoing training & career development
β’ Free travelfor you and your partner* on TfL services (*after 3 months)
β’ Staff discountsat top brands via our GALtastic Savings scheme (e.g. Apple, Costa, Currys)
β’ NUS Apprentice Discount Card - just Β£11 for a year of in-store and online savings
β’ 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for mental health & wellbeing support.
Responsibilities
π Your Key Responsibilities
β’ Safely transport passengers across London
β’ Deliver excellent customer service and assist with queries
β’ Make clear announcements via the onboard PA system
β’ Perform vehicle checks before your shift
β’ Stay on schedule and follow your route
β’ Uphold safety and professional standards at all times
Qualifications
β What Youβll Need
β’ UK Car licenceheld for at least 6 months
β’ No more than 6 penalty points(please contact us before applying if youβve had a drink/drive conviction)
β’ Able to pass a DVLA medicalfor bus licence entitlement
β’ Good maths, English and communication skills
β’ The legal right to live and work in the UK
β’ We cannot employ anyone with a tachograph card. Before we offer employment, you must surrender your tachograph card.
π£ Ready to Take the First Step?
Apply today and start a rewarding career journey with Go-Ahead London, where every Journey matters.
