Yard Controller Northumberland Park

Go-Ahead London; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Go-Ahead London is seeking a Yard Controller at Northumberland Park to manage vehicle movements and ensure safety protocols are met. The role requires overseeing bus allocation and charging status while communicating effectively across departments.

Applicants should be proactive problem-solvers with strong communication skills and the ability to adapt to various situations. Knowledge of Tranzaura and Betterfleet is a plus, although training will be provided.

This role includes flexible shifts, covering mornings, middles, and nights to align with operational needs.

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively across departments and communicate clearly.
• Capacity to adapt to changing situations while maintaining safety.
• Knowledge of bus allocation practices is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Monitor vehicle and pedestrian movements to ensure safety protocols.
• Oversee bus allocation for safe and efficient departures.
• Report serious incidents immediately and coordinate with engineering teams.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to challenge unsafe practices

Confident decision-maker

Proactive problem-solver

People-focused individual

Tools

Tranzaura

Betterfleet

Job description

Go-Ahead London is looking for a Yard Controller at Northumberland Park to oversee morning vehicle movements and support daily service delivery. The role involves managing vehicle and pedestrian safety, bus allocation, charging status, incident reporting, and liaison with engineering and operations control.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor all vehicle and pedestrian movements, ensuring safety protocols are followed.
• Ensure that all colleagues, contractors and visitors wear correct PPE and use designated walkways.
• Oversee bus allocation, ensuring safe and efficient departures.
• Manage the charging status of buses and deliver an effective charging strategy.
• Report any serious incidents immediately to the relevant manager.
• Coordinate 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 to work effectively across departments.
• Ability to challenge unsafe practices and support continuous improvement.
• Confident decision‑maker who can take control of vehicle and pedestrian safety.
• Proactive problem‑solver who can adapt to changing situations.
• People‑focused individual.
• Knowledge of Tranzaura, Betterfleet and bus allocation is an advantage, though full training will be provided.

This role requires flexibility to meet operational needs; shifts include mornings, middles and nights.

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.