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Bus Driver Review

at Go-Ahead London

Graduate Job

Logistics and Operations, Plumbing, Transport Planning

Sydenham, Greater London

Review Submitted: January 2026

Overall Rating

3.3 /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!

4/5 - Overview of the Role
3/5 - Experience & Company Culture
2/5 - Recommendations & Advice

Overview of the Role

Overall, how would you describe your experience at Go-Ahead London?
The experience has been good, its been very fast, from only holding a full UK drivers license to DQC was done within 6 weeks, getting my actual license took significantly longer. Go Ahead are very supportive and they give you the tools you need to learn, achieve and earn, all at the same time.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
The main responsibilities of the role is to transport people/passengers from point A to point B safely l, in professional manner
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
4/5
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
3/5
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
4/5
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
5/5

Experience & Company Culture

How is the support you receive?
4/5
How is your work-life balance?
1/5
Still trying to get the hang of this
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
3/5
How would you rate Go-Ahead London initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
4/5
How would you rate Go-Ahead London CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
3/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Go-Ahead London to a friend?
Yes
Why?
In terms of learning and helping someone achieve something new, different and that was once beyond their reach I would highly recommend, but I would also give them a heads up in regards to work/life balance as it does take some time getting use too
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
2/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Go-Ahead London?
I would say go for it, the training school and the driver programme is very helpful, useful, insightful and will help anyone get to where they want to get too, in regards to being a driver and if im not mistaken, Go Ahead do recruit from within so if driving wasnt for them, there are other sectors in the organisation they might fit in
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