Trainee / Apprentice Bus Driver
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 3, 2026.
Who are we
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 £15.94-£17.28p/h Basic rate and £16.63-24.74p/h for Overtime, in your first year, with yearly raises! Dependant on location.
Current 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 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
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 bonus on successful completion of the apprenticeship
- Excellent pay, with increases based on service
- Overtime opportunities at enhanced rates
- Ongoing training & career development
- Free travel for you and your partner* on TfL services (*after 3 months)
- Staff discounts at 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.
Responsibilities
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
Qualifications
What You’ll Need
- UK Car licence held 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 medical for 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.