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Bus Driver Review

at Go-Ahead London

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Driver

Orpington

Review Submitted: January 2026

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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - 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
Day to Day I carry out safety checks on my Bus and transport customers to there destination.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoyed engaging with other colleagues sharing ideas and knowledge.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learned how to drive a larger vehicle like a double decker bus carry out vehicle safety checks deliver customer service

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Programme was very enjoyable and beneficial well structured my assessors regularly carried out progress review and e-learning face 2 face and remotely
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I have great mentors in the garage they support me in learning different routes and type train on different fleets of buses.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
My assessor will carry out progress review every 4 to 6 weeks and carry out off the job learning every month making sure I learn something new every month.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
My qualification gives my the knowledge and skills to develop and move on to other roles within the company.
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
As team bonding drivers are given opportunity to participate snooker competition and we are taking out for boiling and cinema.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Go-Ahead London to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Definitely I would recommend Go-Ahead London it's a family friendly environment with colleagues of all different nationalities and backgrounds. And there plenty of opportunities for career progression.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Go-Ahead London?
Join Go-Ahead London with aim to learn and develop and be ready to take on different roles and responsibilities.
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