Apprentice/Trainee Bus Driver - Stockwell Garage

Job Description

**This vacancy is for NON PCVlicence holders ONLY**Go-Ahead London 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, however, we are keen to increase the number of female drivers, as we feel they are underepresented.We are offering excellent rates of pay with service related increases. Starting salaries of £500 per week (£26,000 per annum for drivers starting on our entry grade) rising to over £31,000 per annum.Whilst in training, you will be paid at the London Living Wage of £10.85 per hour.About you and the role of an Apprentice Bus DriverYou are applying for the role of Apprentice Bus Driver for Go-Ahead London - 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 a journey within an industrythat grows its business by encouraging and developing those who see this as a genuine career opportunity.You will be enrolled on to our apprenticeship programme which is called Passenger Transport Driver - Bus (Level 2)". The apprenticeship programme lasts for 53 weeks, during which time you will receive additional training over and above the initial licence acquisition training to pass the PCV tests. Once you have successfulycompleted the apprenticeship programme you will gain a nationally recognised qualification which is equivalent to 5 good GCSEs.To be considered for one of our Bus Driver Apprentice positions, you must have held a full UK driving licence for a minimum of ONE year (subject to meeting certain criteria) and be prepared to work shifts. As buses run 7 days a week, 364 days a year, yourwork pattern will reflect that. You will be required to work the full range of shifts which will include starting early in the mornings and finisihing late in the evenings; this will include working weekends and public holidays as required. This is also thecase when you are in training. This is a full time, permanent position.This is a customer facing role requiring you to deal directly with our customers, route control colleagues and a variety of other people in the course of your working day. You will be expected to answer customer queries, make announcements over the publicaddress system fitted tro our vehicles and deal with a variety of situations as part of day to day life as a bus driver. It is therefore essential that our drivers are able to communicate effectively and deal with people in a tactful, confident and professionalmanner.As an Apprentice Bus Driver, you will need to be numerate and literate; applicants will need to demonstrate those skills by passing a Level 1 functional skills assessment as part of the initial recuitment process.Please note, we have no car parking at our garages, so applicants must be able to demonstrate their ability to commute by public transport to their requested location, bearing in mind that the job involves working shifts when public transport can be limitedor non-existent at certain times of the day. Please note, we do not always have vacancies at all locations all of the time. We may allocate you to a garage that is not your preferred choice; in such cases we will take account of your residential location and,where possible, allocate you to the next nearest garage with vacancies.Go-Ahead London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Employee Benefits / What we offer