Go-Ahead London

PCV Bus Driver

Job ID
2018-1176
Position Type
Permanent Full-Time

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 from November in most of our locations!

 

👨‍💼Current Vacancies 

  • Northumberland Park - N17 0XB - New Pay Rates!
  • Camberwell – SE5 9LU - New Pay Rates!
  • Merton - SW19 1DN - New Pay Rates!
  • Croydon - CR9 4ND
  • Morden Wharf - SE10 0NU - New Pay Rates!
  • New Cross - SE14 5UH - New Pay Rates!
  • Peckham - SE15 3SU - New Pay Rates!
  • River Road (Barking) - IG11 0SW
  • Stockwell - SW4 6ST - New Pay Rates!
  • Sutton - SM1 1QJ - New Pay Rates!

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.

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