- Salary
- £15 – £21
- Location
- , UK · Bexleyheath, UK · Camberwell, UK · Croydon, UK · Merton, UK · New Cross, UK · Tottenham, UK · Orpington, UK · Peckham, UK · Putney, UK · Silvertown, UK · , ...
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Transportation
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- iCIMS
Description
Who are we
🚍 Join London’s Leading Bus Company - Go-Ahead London Is Hiring Experienced Bus Drivers!
Earn Between £15.94-£21.80p/h Basic rate and £16.63-£31.23p/h for Overtime! Dependant on experience and location
New pay rates in all of our locations!
👨💼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
We’re looking for professional and customer-focused Bus Drivers (PCV holders) to join our team. We offer permanent roles with great pay, benefits, and opportunities to grow your career in transport.
Please note: As services run 7 days a week, 364 days a year, your shifts will include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
🏆 What We Offer
- Competitive pay with service-related increases
- Overtime at enhanced rates (when available)
- Full recognition of your previous London operator service (with a valid Licence for London)
- Holiday entitlement based on previous service (with LfL)
- Free travel for you and your partner* on TfL services (*after 3 months)
- Staff discounts via our GALtastic Savings scheme – includes Apple, Currys, Costa & more
- Career development opportunities – including promotions into training, management, and support roles
- Contributory pension scheme
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing
Responsibilities
🚌 Your Key Responsibilities:
- Safely and professionally transport passengers
- Answer customer questions and give travel updates
- Make clear announcements using the onboard PA system
- Check your vehicle is road-ready before each shift
- Keep to the timetable and route schedule
- Follow company policies and TfL standards
Qualifications
💼 What We’re Looking For
- Valid UK PCV Licence (Category D)
- No more than 6 penalty points
- Able to pass a DVLA medical and have the right to live/work in the UK
- Strong spoken and written 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.
- 6 months recent bus driving experience, preferably in London.
👣 Ready to Take the First Step?
Apply today and start a rewarding career journey with Go-Ahead London, where every Journey matters.