Go-Ahead London
PCV Bus Driver
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PCV Bus Driver
Who Are We
🚍 Join London’s Leading Bus Company - Go-Ahead London Is Hiring Experienced Bus Drivers!
Earn Between £15.94-£21.80p/h Basic rate and £16.63-£31.23p/h for Overtime! Dependant on experience and location
New pay rates in all of our locations!
👨💼 Current Vacancies
Sydenham - SE26 5AT
Camberwell - SE5 9LU
Morden Wharf - SE10 0NU
New Cross - SE14 5UH
Peckham - SE15 3SU
Putney - SW15 1RN
River Road - IG11 0SW
Stockwell - SW4 6ST
Bexleyheath - DA7 6BX
Croydon - CR9 4ND
We regularly update our list of vacancies, so if you can’t see the location you are looking for, try back in a few weeks!
🏆 Start Your Career with London’s Leading Bus Company
Go-Ahead London is the capital’s 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.
👤 About the Role
We’re looking for professional and customer-focused Bus Drivers (PCV holders) to join our team. We offer permanent roles with great pay, benefits, and opportunities to grow your career in transport.
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Please note: As services run 7 days a week, 364 days a year, your shifts will include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
🏆 What We Offer
Competitive pay with service-related increases Overtime at enhanced rates (when available) Full recognition of your previous London operator service (with a valid Licence for London) Holiday entitlement based on previous service (with LfL) Free travel for you and your partner* on TfL services (*after 3 months) Staff discounts via our GALtastic Savings scheme – includes Apple, Currys, Costa & more Career development opportunities – including promotions into training, management, and support roles Contributory pension scheme 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing
Responsibilities
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🚌 Your Key Responsibilities:
Safely and professionally transport passengers Answer customer questions and give travel updates Make clear announcements using the onboard PA system Check your vehicle is road-ready before each shift Keep to the timetable and route schedule Follow company policies and TfL standards
Qualifications
💼 What We’re Looking For
Valid UK PCV Licence (Category D) No more than 6 penalty points Able to pass a DVLA medical and have the right to live/work in the UK Strong spoken and written communication skills The legal right to live and work in the UK We cannot employ anyone with a tachograph card. Before we offer employment, you must surrender your tachograph card. 6 months recent bus driving experience, preferably in London.
👣 Ready to Take the First Step?
Apply today and start a rewarding career journey with Go-Ahead London, where every Journey matters.
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