Apprenticeship · Level 2

Bus Driver Apprenticeship Level 2 - Passenger Transport
Go-Ahead Group£31,500 a year
Bexleyheath, LondonSouthwark, LondonGreenwich, London
Expected closing date: Wednesday, 2 December 2026
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TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Earn £31,500 per year as a Bus Driver Apprentice.
- Gain a Level 2 Passenger Transport Driver qualification, PCV licence, and Driver CPC card.
- Work 38 hours per week, with shifts between 4.00 am and 2.00 pm.
- Applications close on 2026-12-02.
About the Role
This apprenticeship will train you to become a qualified bus driver.
What you will do:
- Drive a bus around London to a high standard.
- Learn and apply the processes and procedures required to deliver and maintain a reliable service.
- Understand how to ensure the vehicle you are driving is roadworthy by carrying out daily pre-service and regular checks.
- Provide excellent customer service to passengers.
Training
- Upon successful completion, you will gain a Level 2 (Intermediate) Passenger Transport Driver - Bus, Coach and Tram qualification.
- You will also gain a PCV (category D) licence and Driver CPC card.
- Functional Skills training will be provided if required.
- Most of the training will be delivered in blocks; the location is to be confirmed.
Career Progression
Once qualified, there are a range of roles within Go-Ahead London and the wider industry for career progression, including:
- Mentor
- Route Controller
- Mileage Clark
- Accident Prevention Manager
- Senior Garage Supervisor
- Classroom Tutor
Skills you will develop:
- Patience
- Friendliness
- Willingness to learn
- Enjoyment of driving
- Enjoyment of meeting people
- Good communication
- Good timekeeping
Key Details:
- Wage: £31,500 per year
- Working week: Monday - Sunday, working 5 out of 7 days. Shifts start and end between 4.00 am and 2.00 pm (approximately 8 hours a day). The 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