Go-Ahead London
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**Bus Driver Apprentice Training Scheme – Passenger Transport Driver (Bus, Coach & Tram – Level 2)
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 (Starting from Year 1)
- Basic rate: £15.94 – £17.28 per hour (depending on location)
- Overtime rate: £16.63 – £24.74 per hour
- Annual increases after the first year
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
🔀 Locations expand regularly. Start by applying, or check again in a few weeks if your preferred site isn’t listed.
About Go-Ahead London
Join London’s largest bus operator, running over 2,300 buses from 17 depots across South, North, and East London. We employ 7,000+ drivers who keep the capital moving every day.
About the Role
Our Passenger Transport Driver – Level 2 Apprenticeship scheme gives you the opportunity to train as a bus driver while earning a salary. Over 53 weeks, you’ll build your skills, gain your PCV licence (Category D), and receive structured training for a qualification equivalent to five GCSEs.
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This is a full-time, permanent role from day one, with paid training and a pathway for long-term career growth.
Key Work Patterns
Shifts include early starts, late finishes, weekends, and public holidays—including during training.
This role is customer-facing, so you must be a confident communicator who can handle every situation with professional courtesy.
What You’ll Gain
âś… Full professional PCV licence training (Category D) âś… Nationally recognised Level 2 certificate (equivalent to five GCSEs) âś… ÂŁ500 completion bonus on success âś… Competitive pay with annual increases âś… Overtime opportunities at enhanced rates âś… Career development with continued training âś… Free travel for you and your partner on TfL services* (after 3 months) âś… GALtastic Savings scheme discounts (e.g., Apple, Costa, Currys and more) âś… NUS Apprentice Discount Card (just ÂŁ11 per year for savings) âś… 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and wellbeing support
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*Partner travel eligibility is subject to conditions.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Safely transport passengers across London, adhering to all regulations
- Deliver excellent customer service and assist withfare queries
- Make clear announcements via the onboard PA system
- Perform full vehicle pre-shift checks to ensure safety
- Operate on time, maintaining strict schedules and fellow traveler safety
- Uphold professional conduct at all times
What You’ll Need
✔ UK Car licence (held for at least 6 months with no convictions) ✔ Fewer than 6 penalty points (contact us first if you have a drink/drive conviction) ✔ Ability to pass a DVLA medical for bus licence eligibility ✔ ✔ Strong maths, English, and communication skills ✔ Right to live and work in the UK ⚠️ Cannot hold a tachograph card (you must surrender yours before employment)
(Before offering a conditional role, we will require you to surrender your tachograph card.)
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Apply today and start a rewarding career in London’s transport hub. Every journey matters with Go-Ahead London.
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