Yard Controller - New Cross

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

Who are we

At Go-Ahead London, we don’t just operate buses — we keep a city running.

As the capital’s largest bus operator, with over 2,500 vehicles across 18 locations, we play a vital role in millions of journeys every day. We are now expanding our Operations Team and introducing an exciting new opportunity: Yard Controller.

This is your chance to step into a high-impact, frontline role where no two days are the same. You’ll be the one who gets London moving again — safely, quickly, and efficiently.

Role: Yard Controller - PCV licence Required!

Location:New Cross, SE14

Contract:Full time - Permanent

Working Hours: 38 hours per week (This role required flexibility and will include: Days, Middles & Night shifts)

Salary:£45,383

Why Apply?

• Enhance your career within Go-Ahead London.
• Play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth running of bus services in our biggest garage.
• Work closely with Managers, Supervisors, Engineers and Performance teams to deliver the best possible service for our customers.
• Develop your leadership and problem-solving skills in a safety-critical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor all vehicle and pedestrian movements, ensuring all safety protocols are followed.
• Ensure all colleagues, contractors and visitors wear the correct PPE and use designated walkways.
• Oversee bus allocation, ensuring safe and efficient departures.
• Oversee the charging status of buses and ensure an effective charging strategy is being delivered.
• Report any serious incidents immediately to the relevant manager.
• Liaise with engineering teams to resolve vehicle defects quickly.
• Communicate with iBus at our Operations Control Centre (OCC) to report delays that may impact service.
• Ensure pre-service checks on Tranzaura are completed and audited.
• Oversee garage parking and vehicle movements to maintain safety standards at all times.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across departments.
• The confidence to challenge unsafe practices and support continuous improvement.
• The ability to make confident decisions and take control of vehicle and pedestrian safety.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to adapt to changing situations.
• A people-focused attitude.
• Knowledge of Tranzaura, Betterfleet, and bus allocation systems would be an advantage; however, full training will be provided.

Ready for Your Next Challenge?

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role and make a real impact on the safe and efficient running of our bus services.

If you’re ready to take on this responsibility, we’d love to hear from you.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)

Go-Ahead London is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from women and from people of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented groups.

We are an equal opportunities employer and select candidates based on merit and ability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.