Abellio have invested in a new and innovative approach to training new bus drivers as they continue to challenge the traditional conventions of travel to provide better, safer, more convenient and better quality transport services. All you need is a full UK driving licence (Category B) and a willingness to learn!

We’re looking for people who can demonstrate:

• Excellent attitude to customer service
• Team player mind-set
• Energy and motivation
• A professional attitude to health and safety
• Flexibility and openness to shift working

Our expert staff will support you every step of the way, guiding and training you to complete and achieve the programme.

This course is cost-free to learners. All our programmes are regulated and funded through the government or the apprenticeship levy.

If you’re looking for an exciting and rewarding career within the transport industry, then Abellio London Bus is looking for you. In return, you will receive a career that offers a variety of employee benefits, a great working environment and an excellent starting salary.

You will need to be located in London for this apprenticeship. However, No previous experience within the industry is needed as you will be provided with the training to become a fully qualified PCV licence holder. This means the role is ideally suited for those looking to move into the industry while being equally rewarding for those looking to diversify from similar areas. What’s important is that you are capable of delivering excellent customer service.

Our essential criteria for enrolling on this apprenticeship includes:

• Hold a current, full UK driving licence
• Have one year’s minimum driving experience in the UK
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Be numerate and literate and able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Be computer literate
• Be flexible in terms of working hours; we operate shifts, working any 5 days out of 7, over a minimum 38-hour working week
• Hold a valid Right to Work document
• Live in the UK and have a UK bank account
• An excellent driving history (no more than six penalty points, no drink driving offenses in the last five years)

Our 12 – 14 month apprenticeship programme will give you the core competencies required by any passenger transport business combined with passenger vehicle and bus driver training.