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We're London's largest bus operator, running 26 per cent of the capital's world-famous red network from 17 garages.  

We maintain approximately 2,200 vehicles to industry leading standards and those buses serve the city 24/7, safely transporting millions of passengers annually.

We're also the UK's biggest, most experienced and innovative zero-emission bus company, with a fleet of over 500 electric vehicles.  

Due to continued business growth, we start 2024 looking for additional colleagues to join our award-winning engineering team. 

We're currently recruiting experienced engineers across an extensive number of potential work locations in East, North and South London, offering:
 

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  • ​​​​​​A competitive salary.
  • A commitment to lifelong learning and development.
  • The opportunity to join a professional department at the forefront of decarbonising the capital's buses.
  • Free travel on the Transport for London system.
  • Discounted fares on other Go-Ahead services.
  • The security of working for an international passenger transport company.
  • A £3,000 sign-on welcome payment for new recruits with NVQ Level Three minimum or equivalent (paid in two instalments).

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We welcome applications from anyone interested in working for us and are happy to informally engage over the phone.  You can also get in touch by pressing the blue "Apply Now" button at the top of this page.

2024's going to be an exciting year for the company, with more e-buses joining the fleet, new vehicle technologies coming online and a significant building improvement programme starting at our garages. 

Chris McKeown, Engineering Director, said: "London's buses play a vital role and this is only possible thanks to a dedicated group of people, including the engineers who maintain our vehicles to exacting standards. 

My team will gladly discuss options and possibilities with anyone interested in an engineering career with Go-Ahead London, so it's worth getting in touch."

Finally, don't just take our word for how well regarded our engineers are.  Click on the link below to see how we’re independently judged.

https://www.soe.org.uk/event/skills-challenge/skills-challenge-past-winners.html

If the links do not work please send an email with the following;

  • Covering letter
  • CV

Or: Apply Now


 

To find out what it is like working as an Engineer at Go Ahead London, listen to our colleagues in the video clips below.

 

Chris Bissett

Gurdeep Sapal


 

Our current engineering vacancies

Vehicle Engineer (Nights)

Contract

Full-time

Salary

£966.32 per week.

Location

Morden Wharf

Closing date

04/04/2025

What You’ll Be Doing:

  •          Service Excellence - Striving to provide reliable and effective maintenance so we can ensure that we are able to deliver a reliable service that people can trust, and which helps to create a           London where every journey is taken care of.
  •         Technical & Engineering Solutions – Diagnosing and resolving complex mechanical and electrical issues.
  •          Health, Safety & Compliance – Ensuring strict adherence to safety regulations and engineering standards.

 

What We’re Looking For:

We are looking for a ‘can do’ individual who is open and approachable, is happy and comfortable working with a team but is able to be forward looking and both flexible and adaptable to the changing business demands.

Ideally you should be qualified to City & Guilds level 2 or NVQ level 2 or equivalent and have experience working on HGV or PCV vehicles. Additionally, applicants are required to hold a PCV licence. If the applicant does not hold a PCV licence training will be provided, and the successful candidate will be required to work nights (38 hours a week) including weekends and Bank Holidays as required.


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Vehicle Engineer (Nights)

Contract

Full-time

Salary

£966.32 per week

Location

Merton

Closing date

04/04/2025

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Service Excellence - Striving to provide reliable and effective maintenance so we can ensure that we are able to deliver a reliable service that people can trust, and which helps to create a London where every journey is taken care of.
  • Technical & Engineering Solutions – Diagnosing and resolving complex mechanical and electrical issues.
  • Health, Safety & Compliance – Ensuring strict adherence to safety regulations and engineering standards.

What We’re Looking For:

We are looking for a ‘can do’ individual who is open and approachable, is happy and comfortable working with a team but is able to be forward looking and both flexible and adaptable to the changing business demands.

Ideally you should be qualified to City & Guilds level 2 or NVQ level 2 or equivalent and have experience working on HGV or PCV vehicles. Additionally, applicants are required to hold a PCV licence. If the applicant does not hold a PCV licence training will be provided, and the successful candidate will be required to work nights (38 hours a week) including weekends and Bank Holidays as required.


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Senior Vehicle Engineers

Contract

Full-time

Salary

£962.48 per week.

Location

Camberwell

Closing date

04/04/2025

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Service Excellence - Striving to provide reliable and effective maintenance so we can ensure that we are able to deliver a reliable service that people can trust, and which helps to create a London where every journey is taken care of.
  • Technical & Engineering Solutions – Diagnosing and resolving complex mechanical and electrical issues.
  • Health, Safety & Compliance – Ensuring strict adherence to safety regulations and engineering standards.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a ‘can do’ individual who is open and approachable, is happy and comfortable working with a team but is able to be forward looking and both flexible and adaptable to the changing business demands.

Ideally, you should be qualified to City & Guilds level 3 or NVQ level 3 or equivalent and have experience working on HGV or PCV vehicles.  Additionally, applicants are required to hold a PCV licence. If the applicant does not hold a PCV licence, training will be provided, and the successful candidate will be required to work early/late shifts 7 days a week (38 hours a week) including weekends and Bank Holidays as required.

 


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Engineering Shift Lead

Contract

Full-time

Salary

£1025.05 per week

Location

Stockwell

Closing date

04/04/2025

We are looking to recruit Engineering Shift Lead for our Stockwell Garage. Reporting to the Engineering Supervisor, this hands-on workshop position will be to ensure that quality inspections and productivity is maintained, promoting safe working practices. You will provide technical support and guidance to workshop colleagues, helping to oversee the activities in the workshop.

You must be comfortable supporting engineers and helping them to develop a wide range of skills across the workshop. Flexibility of working hours is essential, as shift and weekend work are a feature of this role. Some night and bank holiday work may be required. It is essential that as a Skilled Engineer you hold either the relevant apprenticeship with qualification or an NVQ Level 3 or a City and Guilds Level 3. You must be comfortable in using diagnostic equipment related to identifying faults on vehicles as well as being familiar with using computerized systems within the workshop. A PCV Licence is desirable.


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Senior Vehicle Engineer

Contract

Full-time

Salary

£928.89

Location

Waterloo

Closing date

21/03/2025

We are now looking to recruit a Senior Vehicle Engineer to be based at our Waterloo garage, and we are looking for someone who will strive to provide reliable and effective maintenance so we can ensure that we are able to deliver a reliable service that people can trust, and which helps to create a London where every journey is taken care of.

Ideally you should be qualified to City & Guilds level 3 or NVQ level 3 or equivalent and have experience working on HGV or PCV vehicles.  Additionally, applicants are required to hold a PCV licence. If the applicant does not hold a PCV licence, training will be provided, and the successful candidate will be required to work early/late shifts Monday - Friday (38 hours a week) including Bank Holidays as required.


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Engineering Supervisor

Contract

Full-time

Salary

£56,396 per annum

Location

Merton

Closing date

21/03/2025

We are looking to recruit an Engineering Supervisor. Your primary role will be to ensure that the engineering running shift team work effectively and efficiently throughout the shift to ensure that there are sufficient fit vehicles for service and breakdowns / on the road faults are actioned efficiently.

It is essential that you have prior experience managing a team of engineers and can motivate colleagues to work collaboratively to deliver the required vehicle maintenance. Flexibility is required.

You must be able to work under pressure without close supervision, demonstrating initiative and adaptability.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn technologies unique to our business are necessary.

Ideally, you will be a member of the IRTE or hold another relevant professional qualification. An interest in emerging technologies and electric vehicles would be advantageous.


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Engineering Supervisor

Contract

Full-time

Salary

£56,396 per annum

Location

River Road

Closing date

21/03/2025

We are looking to recruit an Engineering Supervisor. Your primary role will be to ensure that the engineering running shift team work effectively and efficiently throughout the shift to ensure that there are sufficient fit vehicles for service and breakdowns / on the road faults are actioned efficiently.

It is essential that you have prior experience managing a team of engineers and can motivate colleagues to work collaboratively to deliver the required vehicle maintenance. Flexibility is required.

You must be able to work under pressure without close supervision, demonstrating initiative and adaptability.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn technologies unique to our business are necessary.

Ideally, you will be a member of the IRTE or hold another relevant professional qualification. An interest in emerging technologies and electric vehicles would be advantageous.


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Senior Vehicle Engineer

Contract

Full-time

Salary

£962.48 per week

Location

Henley Road

Closing date

14/03/2025

We are now looking to recruit a Senior Vehicle Engineer to be based at our Henley Road garage, and we are looking for someone who will strive to provide reliable and effective maintenance so we can ensure that we are able to deliver a reliable service that people can trust and which helps to create a London where every journey is taken care of.

Ideally, you should be qualified to City & Guilds level 3 or NVQ level 3 or equivalent and have experience working on HGV or PCV vehicles.  Additionally, applicants are required to hold a PCV licence. If the applicant does not hold a PCV licence, training will be provided, and the successful candidate will be required to work early/late shifts 7 days a week (38 hours a week) including weekends and bank holidays as required.


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Engineering Manager

Contract

Full-time

Salary

Location

Closing date

14/03/2025

As an Engineering Manager, you will oversee all engineering operations within the garage, ensuring that our buses meet TfL’s operational requirements with maximum reliability and performance. Your role will be a mix of planned maintenance and dynamic problem-solving, requiring you to make critical decisions across a broad range of areas.

We are looking for a driven and forward-thinking candidate to take on this key leadership role. If you are a dynamic, self-motivated, and qualified engineer, this is your opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-paced, high-tech transport environment.


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Senior Vehicle Engineers

Contract

Full-time

Salary

£962.48 per week.

Location

Bexleyheath

Closing date

Ongoing

We are now looking to recruit a Senior Vehicle Engineer to be based at our Bexleyheath garage, and we are looking for someone who will strive to provide reliable and effective maintenance so we can ensure that we are able to deliver a reliable service that people can trust, and which helps to create a London where every journey is taken care of.

Ideally you should be qualified to City & Guilds level 3 or NVQ level 3 or equivalent and have experience working on HGV or PCV vehicles.  Additionally, applicants are required to hold a PCV licence. If the applicant does not hold a PCV licence, training will be provided, and the successful candidate will be required to work early/late shifts 7 days a week (38 hours a week) including weekends and Bank Holidays as required.


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Senior Vehicle Engineer

Contract

Full-time

Salary

£927.69 per week.

Location

Putney

Closing date

Ongoing