Job 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

Northumberland Park - N17 0XB

Sydenham - SE26 5ATCamberwell - SE5 9LUMorden Wharf - SE10 0NUNew Cross - SE14 5UHPeckham - SE15 3SUPutney - SW15 1RNRiver Road - IG11 0SWBexleyheath - DA7 6BX

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 18 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.