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New 2023 pay rates. Earn £15.99 basic rate and £22.91 in your very first year!

Who are we

Go-Ahead London is the leading operator and largest provider of bus passenger travel in London operating routes on behalf of TFL. We employ over 6,000 drivers operating approximately 2,300 buses and coaches, from our 17 depots in South, North and East London.

We are offering excellent rates of pay with service-related increases. Average starting salaries of over £15.99 per hours for drivers starting on our entry grade - rising to over £22.91 per hour, dependant on location.

What we offer you!

• Professional training (with pay) to pass the PCV theory and practical tests
• Ongoing professional development
• Excellent rates of pay with service-related increases (up to £22.91 per hour depending on location)
• Overtime, when available, paid at enhanced rates
• Opportunity to gain a nationally recognised industry qualification
• Travel benefits for you and your partner* on London's Buses, London Underground, Overground, DLR and Tramlink. (*after three months service)
• Discounts on customer products: Some of our customers generously offer Go-Ahead London colleagues discount on their products and services such as Currys, Apple, Costa and more through our GALtastic Savings scheme.
• Contributory pension scheme
• As an Apprentice Bus Driver, you can apply for a NUS Apprenticeship extra discount card (at just £11 for 12 months) entitling you to discounts in-store and online
• £500 bonus payment on successful completion of your apprenticeship programme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - Go-Ahead London is partnered with Life & Progress to help support employees through work and personal struggles with a 24/7 service. More on EAP can be found here: https://youtu.be/nV2LBV8yg-8

Qualifications

• UK driving licence (category B) held for a minimum of 6 months
• No more than 6 Penalty points on your licence (contact us before applying if you have had a Drink/Drive conviction)
• Able to meet the DVLA medical standards to hold a PCV (category D entitlement) licence
• Numerate and literate and able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• The right to live/work in the United Kingdom

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £15.99-£22.91 per hour

Work Location: In person