Bus driver Review
at Go-Ahead London
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Driver
London
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Drive the bus. Check the bus. Keep up to date with any changes to laws in regards to the PCV licence. Engage with passengers and colleagues.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Like every job it had the good and bad days
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Communication skills
Patience
Driving awareness
Time management
Team working
Patience
Driving awareness
Time management
Team working
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well organised.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
A lot thoughout the programme as you have mentor to turn to as well as an assessor with you for the whole duration of the programme
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Quite a lot. There is always someone you can turn to when in need
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Much better as it teaches you the core fundamentals to driving with passengers on board
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Yes and no. No real activities. Mostly engaging with others in the garage or on breaks
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Go-Ahead London to a friend?
Yes
Why?
So much support.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Go-Ahead London?
Take it one day at a time. Have patience and be well prepared. You will be supported
