Senior Vehicle Engineers – River Road Major Unit Centre

Go-Ahead London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

20 days holiday

Travel pass for London Buses and Tube

Job summary

Go-Ahead London is hiring for its newly opened workshop in River Road, focusing on specialist mechanical work including HVAC servicing for EVs and engine rebuilds. Join a recognized technical team with extensive training opportunities, including F-Gas and IMI Level 4 qualifications. The role offers a competitive pay rate of £967.44 per week and benefits such as a pension scheme and 20 days of holiday.

Join us and elevate your skills while contributing to the performance of London's iconic red bus network.

Qualifications

• Willingness to undergo training for specialist qualifications.
• Ability to work in a technical team and challenge oneself.
• Experience or interest in mechanical overhauls and research work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct HVAC servicing and repairs for EV vehicles.
• Perform engine rebuilding and specialist campaign work.
• Assist in accident repairs and major mechanical overhauls.

Skills

HVAC Servicing

Engine Rebuilding

High Voltage Work

Education

F-Gas Qualification

IMI Level 4 High Voltage

Job description

Go-Ahead London is the capital’s largest bus operator and we employ the overwhelming number of 8,000 people at 17 garages, mostly in South East, South West, North East and East London. An award-winning company with a well-regarded industry reputation, we have opened three new garages in the last five years and run a quarter of London’s iconic red bus network on behalf of Transport for London (TfL) using 2,450 vehicles.

We have a number of vacancies for our exciting and newly opened workshop in River Road. The workshop is carrying out specialist work for all depots in Go‑Ahead London. The work we are currently carrying out and planning is as follows:

• HVAC Servicing and repairs for EV vehicles
• Engine rebuilding and fitting
• Specialist Pro‑active campaign work
• Accident repair centre
• Specialist EV Work including HV Battery overhauls
• Major mechanical overhauls to prepare mid-life vehicles for new contract awards
• In depth Research and development work to improve fleet performance

All training will be given, and you will receive qualifications in F‑Gas, IMI Level 4 High Voltage along with anything else deemed necessary as the workshop expands.

Come and join a team that will help you build your knowledge and challenge you to do so much more than servicing and running shift work. By joining you will become part of a technical team that is recognised as one of the best in the industry.

The rate of pay for this post (GS21) is currently £967.44 per week.

We offer a range of benefits including a pension scheme, 20 days holiday, and a travel pass for London Buses and the Tube Network.

Further information on this post is available from Ian Hogg, Technical Services Manager at Head Office on 020 8545 6181.

Applicants should clearly state any dates when they will not be available to attend an interview.