Go North East - Graduate Operations Programme

We are a leading provider of passenger transport in North East England.

If you want to be a part of a business that drives people and prioritises sustainability, Go North East could be the perfect next step for you.

We’ve connected the North East for nearly 50 years and as the region's largest bus company with over 500 vehicles, we continue to play a crucial role in keeping cities, towns and villages connected and the region’s people moving sustainably.  

Join our team of 1,600+ colleagues and start making a change, today.

What will you be doing?

On our 18-month operations graduate programme starting September 2024, you will undergo rotations, giving you a broad understanding of the business and how it operates. You’ll get the opportunity to work on industry-leading projects and gain hands-on experience in areas such as:

• Depot Operations
• HR - Recruitment and Training
• Commercial
• Marketing and Customer Service
• Health, Safety and Risk
• Engineering
• Driving a bus in service – get your PSV licence!
• Secondment to Go North West

With this structured operations career path, at the end of your scheme you will be able to specialise in an area within the operations function, where you will continue to be supported and developed.

What we can offer you?

• £27k salary
• Structured progression – fast track into higher-level role
• Ongoing support and access to our mentoring scheme
• Achieve highly recognised qualifications in transport
• Opportunity to obtain a PSV license
• Free travel on many of Go Ahead’s transport services

What are we looking for?

• A 2:2 or above (or equivalent).
• Has a full UK drivers licence with access to a car.
• Has customer or people facing experience.

If this sounds like a good fit, don’t miss out, click ‘Apply Now’