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Dependant on experience and location\nNew pay rates in all of our locations!\nCurrent Vacancies\nNorthumberland Park - N17 0XB\nSydenham - SE26 5ATCamberwell - SE5 9LUMorden Wharf - SE10 0NUNew Cross - SE14 5UHPeckham - SE15 3SUPutney - SW15 1RNRiver Road - IG11 0SWBexleyheath - DA7 6BX\nWe regularly update our list of vacancies, so if you can’t see the location you are looking for, try back in a few weeks!\nStart Your Career with London’s Leading Bus Company\nGo-Ahead London is the capital’s largest bus operating over 2,300 buses from 18 depots across South, North, and East London. We are proud to employ 7,000+ drivers who keep London moving every day.\n About the Role\nWe’re looking for professional and customer-focused Bus Drivers (PCV holders) to join our team. 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