Bus Depot Shunter & Cleaner - Pay, Training, Progression

Go Ahead London; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free or discounted TfL travel

Company pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Progression to bus driver role

Job summary

Go-Ahead London is seeking reliable Shunter/Cleaners to support safe bus movement, refuelling, and thorough cleaning across London depots. The role keeps buses ready for service by coordinating parking, cleaning, and basic checks.

Applicants should have a Full UK driving licence, with PCV preferred, and be comfortable working in a physically demanding environment with shift flexibility, including evenings and weekends. Benefits include pension, training, and travel perks.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence (Category B). A PCV licence is preferred; training may be provided.
• Ability to manoeuvre large vehicles safely and confidently in confined spaces.
• Good understanding of health and safety practices, including PPE, chemical handling and safe systems of work.
• Attention to detail and commitment to consistently high cleaning and presentation standards.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently or as part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Good communication and collaborative working skills.
• Flexible approach to shifts, including evenings and weekends.
• This is a busy and physically demanding role, therefore a good level of fitness is required.
• Previous experience in a transport, logistics, industrial cleaning or bus garage environment is desirable.
• Knowledge of basic vehicle checks and fuelling procedures is desirable.
• Previous professional cleaning experience, including the use of cleaning machinery and chemicals, is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Safely manoeuvre buses within the garage, following an agreed parking plan or instructions from the allocator, including positioning vehicles for cleaning, maintenance and service.
• Refuel buses and check essential fluids in line with company guidelines and relevant work instructions.
• Carry out thorough internal and external cleaning of buses, including floors, seats, windows and the driver cab, in accordance with the relevant GAW work instructions.
• Ensure exterior cleaning is completed on all buses within the garage in accordance with GAW requirements.
• Position vehicles for internal cleaning and coordinate effectively with cleaning colleagues and garage teams.
• Use approved cleaning products, machinery and equipment safely and effectively in accordance with GAW work instructions.
• Follow all health and safety requirements, including the correct use of PPE, safe handling of chemicals and garage-specific safe systems of work.
• Work to agreed schedules and priorities to ensure buses are positioned, cleaned and ready for service on time.
• Conduct visual checks for damage, defects, graffiti, etching or safety concerns and report issues promptly through the required process.
• Move buses to and from workshops as required, minimising disruption to garage operations.
• Complete accurate vehicle movement, parking, fuelling and cleaning records using the selected audit and workforce management platforms.
• Liaise and communicate effectively with yard supervisors, allocators, engineers, cleaners and other garage colleagues.
• Follow environmental, waste disposal and recycling procedures.
• Maintain work areas and equipment in a safe, clean and serviceable condition.
• Undertake any additional duties requested by the line manager that are within the postholder’s competence.

Skills

Driving licence

PCV licence

Vehicle manoeuvre

Health & safety

Teamwork

Job description

Go-Ahead London is seeking reliable Shunter/Cleaners to support safe bus movement, refuelling, and thorough cleaning across London depots. The role keeps buses ready for service by coordinating parking, cleaning, and basic checks.

Applicants should have a Full UK driving licence, with PCV preferred, and be comfortable working in a physically demanding environment with shift flexibility, including evenings and weekends. Benefits include pension, training, and travel perks.