Trainee / Apprentice Bus Driver

🚍 Ready for a New Career? Train to Become a Bus Driver with Go-Ahead London!

This is your chance to join the transport industry through our Apprenticeship Scheme: Passenger Transport Driver (Bus, Coach & Tram - Level 2).

Over 53 weeks, you’ll 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 London’s most vital services.

📅 Shifts include early mornings, late nights, weekends, and public holidays - including during training.

This is a customer-facing role, so we’re looking for confident communicators who can handle a variety of real-world situations with professionalism and care.

📚 What You’ll Gain

• Professional PCV licence training
• Nationally recognised Level 2 qualification
• £500 bonuson successful completion of the apprenticeship
• Excellent pay, with increases based on service
• Overtimeopportunities at enhanced rates
• Ongoing training & career development
• Free travelfor you and your partner* on TfL services (*after 3 months)
• Staff discountsat top brands via our GALtastic Savings scheme (e.g. Apple, Costa, Currys)
• NUS Apprentice Discount Card - just £11 for a year of in-store and online savings
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for mental health & wellbeing support.

🚌 Your Key Responsibilities

• → Safely transport passengers across London
• → Deliver excellent customer service and assist with queries
• → Make clear announcements via the onboard PA system
• → Perform vehicle checks before your shift
• → Stay on schedule and follow your route
• → Uphold safety and professional standards at all times

✅ What You’ll Need

• UK Car licenceheld for at least 6 months
• No more than 6 penalty points(please contact us before applying if you’ve had a drink/drive conviction)
• Able to pass a DVLA medicalfor bus licence entitlement
• Good maths, English and 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.

👣 Ready to Take the First Step?

Apply today and start a rewarding career journey with Go-Ahead London, where every Journey matters.