Yard Controller: Lead Bus Movements & Safety (Full-Time)

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

Job summary

Go-Ahead London is seeking a Yard Controller at our Stockwell garage to lead safe and efficient yard operations. You will manage vehicle movements, coordinate with managers and engineers, and ensure high standards of service and safety in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a PCV licence and offers full-time permanency, with early and late shift patterns. You will work closely with Control Centre and operations teams to optimise bus performance and safety at our largest garage.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and cross‑department collaboration.
• Ability to challenge unsafe practices and drive improvements.
• Clear decision making to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Proactive problem solving and adaptability in changing situations.
• People-focused attitude and customer service mindset.
• Knowledge of Tranzaura, Betterfleet, and bus allocation systems is advantageous; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Monitor vehicle and pedestrian movements, ensuring safety protocols are followed.
• Ensure PPE usage and designated walkways by all staff and visitors.
• Oversee bus allocation and safe, efficient departures.
• Oversee charging status of buses and delivery of a charging strategy.
• Report serious incidents to the relevant manager immediately.
• Liaise with engineering to resolve vehicle defects quickly.
• Communicate delays to OCC to minimise service impact.
• Ensure pre-service checks on Tranzaura are completed and audited.
• Oversee garage parking and vehicle movements to maintain safety standards.
• Manage shunter activities and ensure vehicles are positioned, presented and cleaned to standard.
• Conduct vehicle cleaning audits and escalate issues for prompt corrective actions.

Skills

Strong communication

Safe/unsafe practice challenger

Decision making

Proactive problem solving

People-focused

Cross-department collaboration

Tools

Tranzaura

Betterfleet

Bus allocation systems

Job description

Go-Ahead London is seeking a Yard Controller at our Stockwell garage to lead safe and efficient yard operations. You will manage vehicle movements, coordinate with managers and engineers, and ensure high standards of service and safety in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a PCV licence and offers full-time permanency, with early and late shift patterns. You will work closely with Control Centre and operations teams to optimise bus performance and safety at our largest garage.