Welcome to our employment section. Here you can view available vacancies and apply online.
Looking for a change of direction? Join our group of over 6,000 bus drivers with the opportunities below.
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If you have any questions please click the frequently asked questions tab below. Should you require any further information regarding the application process, please email us at recruitment@goaheadlondon.com or call us on 0800 3899799.
Apprentice bus driver
Contract
Full-time
Salary
Competitive plus benefits
Location
Various
Closing date
Ongoing
We are currently recruiting trainee bus drivers to become fully qualified at one of our 16 bus garages in London.
You are applying to work as a bus driver for Go‑Ahead London - the leading operator and largest provider of bus passenger travel in London.
Bus driver (PCV holder)
Contract
Full-time
Salary
Competitive plus benefits
Location
Various
Closing date
Ongoing
Go‑Ahead London is the largest bus company in the capital. We employ over 6,000 drivers from 16 locations in the South and East London areas. We have a fleet of approximately 2,200 buses, including London's largest fleet of fully electric buses.
We are looking for excellent drivers who are prepared to go the extra mile. Our workforce rightly reflects the communities we serve, however, we are keen to increase the number of female staff, as we feel they are under represented.
Commercial/Private Hire Drivers
Contract
Full-time
Salary
Rail replacement and TfL work £15.91 per hour. Other Commercial work is paid at a day rate of £146.08.
Location
London
Closing date
Ongoing
We are looking to expand our dedicated team of commercial drivers that work on our Private Hire and commercial activities such as major events as well as rail replacement duties. We are interested in hearing from existing PCV licence holders who are looking for variety in their role as a bus driver.
Demand responsive transport bus driver
Contract
Full-time
Salary
£12.64 per hour - starting
Location
Sutton
Closing date
Ongoing
We have a unique and exciting opportunity for Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) Drivers, at our Sutton garage. This is an innovative trial of new technology, which involves customers booking their trips on a mobile app, with the bus then ‘dynamically’ routed to pick them up from their chosen location, while collecting other passengers along the way. The driver will follow instructions via a computer tablet to navigate. The vehicles used will be 13 seater Mercedes Sprinter minibuses.
Rail replacement driver - Greater London and Luton
Contract
Part-time
Salary
£17.00 per hour
Location
Greater London and Luton
Closing date
Ongoing
We are currently recruiting experienced bus drivers to join us in our new team designated solely for Rail Replacement work, on weekends, public holidays and occasional weekdays. Go‑Ahead London is the largest bus company in the capital. We employ just over 6,000 drivers from 17 locations, mainly in the South, North and East London. Our vehicle fleet is approximately 2,200 buses.
Rail replacement driver - Kings Lynn
Contract
Part-time
Salary
£15.00 per hour
Location
Kings Lynn
Closing date
Ongoing
We are currently recruiting experienced bus drivers to join us in our new team designated solely for Rail Replacement work based in Kings Lynn, working on weekends, public holidays and occasional weekdays. Go-Ahead London is the largest bus company in the capital. We employ just over 6,000 drivers from 16 locations, mainly in the South, North and East London. Our vehicle fleet is approximately 2,300 buses.
Rail replacement Driver - Pulborough (West Sussex)
Contract
Part-time
Salary
£15.00 per hour
Location
Pulborough (West Sussex)
Closing date
Ongoing
We are currently recruiting experienced bus drivers to join us in our new team designated solely for Rail Replacement work based in Pulborough, working on weekends, public holidays and occasional weekdays. Go-Ahead London is the largest bus company in the capital employing over 6,000 drivers from 16 locations mainly in the South, North and East London. Our vehicle fleet is approximately 2,300 buses.
A day in the life of a Go‑Ahead London bus driver
After heading out into the garage to locate his bus, Stephen carries out the Company’s important safety checks to ensure the vehicle is ready to be taken out in service in order to safely serve awaiting customers.