Go-Ahead London

Commercial Bus drivers

Job ID
2025-1994
Position Type
Permanent Full-Time

Who are we

🚍 Join London’s Leading Bus Company - Go-Ahead London as a Full Time Commercial Bus drivers

Earn Between £17.28-£21.75p/h Basic rate and £24.76-£31.17p/h for Overtime! Dependant on experience and location 

This role gives you a variety of work, mainly helping with rail replacement duties and bus movements, with some TfL work to help keep London moving.

As work is spread across our garages, there is a requirement to travel between our 17 sites. However we will provide you will a staff pass to make travelling easy!

 

🏆 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

 

🚌 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

 

💼 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

 

👣 Ready to Take the First Step?

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

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