Bus Driver Apprenticeship Level 2 - Passenger Transport

Go-Ahead Group; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Go-Ahead London is offering an apprenticeship for a Passenger Transport Driver. You will train to drive on London routes, learn the required procedures to maintain a reliable service, and perform daily safety checks.

The program leads to a Level 2 Passenger Transport Driver qualification, PCV licence, and Driver CPC card upon completion. The role starts in December 2026, with a 1-year duration and a wage of £31,500 per year.

Qualifications

• Apprentices will gain Level 2 Passenger Transport Driver qualification on completion.
• Functional Skills (if required).
• Training blocks with location to be confirmed.

Responsibilities

• Drive a bus around London to a high standard.
• Deliver and maintain a reliable service through proper processes and procedures.
• Carry out daily pre-service and regular checks to ensure roadworthiness.
• Provide excellent customer service to passengers.

Skills

Non judgemental

Patience

Friendly

Willing to learn

Enjoy driving

Enjoy meeting people

Good communicator

Good timekeeping

Education

Level 2 Passenger Transport Driver

PCV licence

Driver CPC card

Job description

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

Training

• 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

What happens at the end

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:

• Mentor
• Route Controller
• Mileage Clark
• Accident Prevention Manager
• Senior Garage Supervisor
• Classroom Tutor

Skills

• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Friendly
• Willing to learn
• Enjoy driving
• Enjoy meeting people
• Good communicator
• Good timekeeping

Key details

• Wage: £31,500 a year
• 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.
• Hours: 38 hours per week
• Duration: 1 Year
• Start date: 2026-12-09
• Closing date: 2026-12-02
• Apprenticeship standard: Passenger transport driver - bus and coach or tram (level 2)
• Training provider: LONDON GENERAL TRANSPORT SERVICES LIMITED

About the employer

Go-Ahead London (also known as London General Transport Service Limited) is the largest bus company in the capital, operating routes on behalf of TfL. We employ over 6,000 drivers operating approximately 2300 buses, from our 17 depots in South, North and East London. Our workforce rightly reflects the communities we serve.