Bus Driver Apprenticeship Level 2 - Passenger Transport
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Company: Go-Ahead London
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Location: Barking, IG11 0DA
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £31,500.00 per year
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Sector: Transport and logistics
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Ref: NAS-2000011333
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Application Deadline Date: 02/09/2026
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Start Date: 10/09/2026
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Positions Available: 100
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Working Week: Monday - Sunday, working 5 out of 7 days. Shifts - starting and ending between 4.00am and 2.00pm - to be confirmed (approximately 8 hours a day). Working week starts on a Saturday - Rest days are not fixed.
Brief Description
Go-Ahead London is the leading operator and largest provider of bus passenger travel in London. Applying for the position of an Apprentice Bus Driver could be the start of your journey with a company that grows its business by encouraging and developing those who see this as a genuine career opportunity.
Training to be Provided
- Apprentices will gain a Level 2 (Intermediate) Passenger Transport Driver - Bus, Coach and Tram qualification upon successful completion of their apprenticeship. As well as a PCV (category D) licence and Driver CPC card
- Functional Skills (if required)
- Most of the training will be delivered in blocks, location to be confirmed
Future Prospects
Once the apprentice is fully qualified, there are a range of roles within the company and wider industry for career progression. Some of these include but are not limited to:
- Bus Controller
- Route Controller
- Mileage Clarks
- Accident prevention managers
- Senior Garage Administrators
- Classroom Tutors
Vacancy Detail
Initially, you will:
- Drive a bus around London to a high standard
- The processes and procedures required to deliver and maintain a reliable service
- How to, and the importance of ensuring the vehicle you are driving is road worthy by carrying out daily pre-service and regular checks
- Provide excellent customer service to passenger
Other Information
Due to the nature of the role, you will need to be 18yrs or over to apply, must have held a full car (category B) driving licence for at least 6 months, and have no more than 6 penalty points.
We have 17 locations across London.