Yard Controller - Safety & Operations Lead (PCV Licensed)

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

Job summary

Go-Ahead London is recruiting a Yard Controller at our New Cross depot. You’ll lead frontline operations, monitor vehicle and pedestrian movement, and coordinate safe bus departures across a busy garage network.

The role requires a PCV licence, offers a full-time permanent contract, and a 38-hour week including day, middle, and night shifts. You’ll work with managers, engineers, and performance teams to keep services running safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• PCV licence required.
• Full-time, permanent contract.
• Location: New Cross, London.
• 38 hours per week with Day, Middles & Night shifts.

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.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Decision making

Safety-conscious

People-focused

Tranzaura

Betterfleet

Tools

Tranzaura

Betterfleet

Job description

Go-Ahead London is recruiting a Yard Controller at our New Cross depot. You’ll lead frontline operations, monitor vehicle and pedestrian movement, and coordinate safe bus departures across a busy garage network.

The role requires a PCV licence, offers a full-time permanent contract, and a 38-hour week including day, middle, and night shifts. You’ll work with managers, engineers, and performance teams to keep services running safely and efficiently.