Yard Controller: Lead Safety & Bus Garage Operations

Go Ahead London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Go-Ahead London is seeking a Yard Controller to lead frontline operations at our Croydon garage. You will monitor movements, enforce safety protocols, and coordinate with managers, engineers and performance teams to deliver efficient bus services.

The role requires a PCV licence, 38-hour week, and a 38-hour shift pattern including days, Middles and night shifts. You will play a key role in safety-critical operating procedures and leadership within our biggest garage.

Qualifications

• Effective communication across departments.
• Ability to challenge unsafe practices and drive improvements.
• Decisive in ensuring vehicle and pedestrian safety.
• Flexible leadership in a safety-critical environment.
• PCV licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor vehicle and pedestrian movements and enforce safety protocols.
• Ensure all colleagues wear PPE and use designated walkways.
• Oversee bus allocation for safe and efficient departures.
• Oversee charging status of buses and delivery of a charging strategy.
• Report serious incidents to the relevant manager.
• Liaise with engineering to resolve vehicle defects quickly.
• Communicate delays to OCC to protect service reliability.
• 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 action.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Safety-critical

People-focused

Tranzaura

Betterfleet

Tools

Tranzaura

Betterfleet

Bus allocation systems

Job description

Go-Ahead London is seeking a Yard Controller to lead frontline operations at our Croydon garage. You will monitor movements, enforce safety protocols, and coordinate with managers, engineers and performance teams to deliver efficient bus services.

The role requires a PCV licence, 38-hour week, and a 38-hour shift pattern including days, Middles and night shifts. You will play a key role in safety-critical operating procedures and leadership within our biggest garage.