Trainee Schedule Compiler 

Location: Merton Head Office London 

Hours: Full-time 

Salary: From £36,000 to £43,950 depending on experience. 

Are you ready to shape the future of transport in London? 
At Go-Ahead London, we are leaders in providing reliable, efficient, and innovative transport solutions for our city. We’re looking for a Trainee Schedule Compiler to join our dynamic team, where through a structured training programme, you’ll learn how to create schedules for a large network of bus routes that keep London moving. 

What You’ll Do: 

As a Trainee Schedule Compiler, you’ll be working towards developing your skills and expertise in order to: 

• Compile: Time and duty schedules and rotas for a wide range of current and future services. 

• Collaborate: Working as part of a team to deliver schedules on time and within agreed levels of resource. 

• Innovate: Offer suggestions to enhance working practices related to compiling schedules. 

• Monitor and Improve: Identify schedule features for potential improvement. 

• Engage: Produce a range of internal schedules documentation for new contracts as well as routine schedule changes. 

What You’ll Bring: 

We’re looking for someone with: 

• Strong Communication Skills: To effectively share scheduling information with teams at all levels. 

• Problem-Solving Ability: A logical thinker who can tackle unexpected challenges with creativity and flexibility. 

• Organisational Excellence: Able to meet deadlines while maintaining high standards. 

• Attention to Detail: To consistently ensure accuracy of schedules.  

• Knowledge and Interest: Enthusiasm for the transport industry, with a basic understanding of schedules and rota compilation (training provided). 

Experience in the London tendering market or knowledge of relevant regulations, such as the Working Time Directive, is a bonus but not essential. 

Why Join Us? 

At Go-Ahead London, we value our people as much as our passengers. When you join our team, you’ll benefit from: 

• Competitive salary and benefits package. 

• Comprehensive training and development opportunities. 

• The chance to make a real impact on London’s transport network. 

• A supportive and forward-thinking workplace culture. 

Ready to Apply? 

If you’re passionate about transport and excited by the opportunity to optimise services that make a difference to millions, we’d love to hear from you! 

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter explaining why you are interested in the role. 

Join Go-Ahead London—shaping journeys, transforming lives, and driving the future of urban mobility! 

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)

Go-Ahead London is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from women and from people of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented groups.

We are an equal opportunities employer and select candidates based on merit and ability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.