Frontline Yard Controller: Safety & Operations Lead

Go Ahead London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Go-Ahead London is recruiting a Yard Controller to lead safety-critical operations at our New Cross garage in London. You will oversee vehicle movements, bus allocations, and charging strategies to ensure safe, efficient departures and reliable service.

This frontline leadership role requires a PCV licence and a proactive, cross-functional communicator who can drive continuous improvements in a busy transport environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication across departments and teams.
• Ability to lead and coordinate safety-critical operations.
• Proactive problem-solving and quick decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Monitor vehicle and pedestrian movements while enforcing safety protocols.
• Ensure PPE use and designated walkways by all staff and contractors.
• Oversee bus allocation for safe, on-time departures.
• Oversee charging status of buses and implement charging strategy.
• Report incidents to the relevant manager immediately.
• Coordinate with engineering to resolve vehicle defects quickly.
• Communicate delays to OCC for service impact reporting.
• Ensure pre-service checks on Tranzaura are completed and audited.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Tools

Tranzaura

Betterfleet

Job description

Go-Ahead London is recruiting a Yard Controller to lead safety-critical operations at our New Cross garage in London. You will oversee vehicle movements, bus allocations, and charging strategies to ensure safe, efficient departures and reliable service.

This frontline leadership role requires a PCV licence and a proactive, cross-functional communicator who can drive continuous improvements in a busy transport environment.