The company currently has a vacancy for an Engineering Administrator to be based at Peckham Garage, the Engineering administrator is a key front-line role that plays a vital role in the successful delivery of Go-Ahead’s London services for Transport for London and the travelling public. Your role is to support garage performance, ensuring that day-to-day operations are conducted smoothly and professionally.

We are looking for an enthusiastic administrator who has a methodical approach to working and a good eye for detail. Ideally you will be used to using Microsoft Office and full training on internal systems will be given, so you must be willing to learn. Additionally, you will need to demonstrate a good standard of verbal and written communications skills and have a good standard of numeracy. More important is your ability to keep confidential information relating to the colleagues you are working with, and we would expect discretion at all times in relation to sensitive issues. Finally, you will be able to work alone unsupervised and be able to demonstrate a flexible approach.

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Go-Ahead London is the capital’s largest bus operator, employing over 8,000 colleagues across 17 garages and Head Office, mostly based in Southeast, Southwest, Northeast, and East London.   We are an award-winning company with highly regarded reputation and most of our colleagues are professional Bus Drivers, responsible for safely delivering millions of passengers every year.

 

Principal responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following as you will be expected to carry out any appropriate duties at the request of your line manager.

• Responsible for the allocation of work and duties to the engineering team to ensure that there are sufficient vehicles to provide the required service.
• Responsible for ensuring the engineering team effectively and efficiently deliver the planned and unplanned maintenance and ensuring that all vehicles wheels are checked and torqued.
• Responsible for ensuring on a daily basis that the PVR (Peak Vehicle Requirement) is delivered and effectively managed, this is likely to involve a cooperative approach with the Operations Teams.
• Responsible for reviewing the vehicles and allocating a status to each vehicle ensuring that unsafe and unfit vehicles do not enter service and logging any mileage that may be lost, this will include highlighting any specific mileage challengers that may arise.
• Undertake frequent and regular reviews of the facilities and workshop, this will include general housekeeping and reporting of any facilities issues and defects.
• Ensure that any visitors or contractors who are working in the engineering department have the necessary and required permits to work and supervise any engineering contractors working within the department.
• Responsible for carrying out quality checks on all vehicles ensuring that they meet both the DVSA and company standards.
• Manage the workshop engineers who are working during the night shift ensuring that they have the skills and ability to carry out their role.  This will include performance management and ensuring that the time at work is effect and productive.

 

It is essential that you have prior experience of managing a team of engineers and are capable of motivating colleagues and ensuring they are willing to work with you to deliver the required vehicle maintenance.  There may be times when you may be required to work under pressure without close supervision and we are looking for you to show initiative and flexibility.  You will be a proficient user of the Microsoft office suite and an ability to quickly learn the technologies that are unique to our business.  Ideally you will be a member of the IRTE or hold another relevant professional qualification and an interest in emerging technologies and electric vehicles would be an advantage.   

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We are now looking to recruit a Night Vehicle Engineer to be based at our River 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.

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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We are looking to recruit Engineering Shift Lead for our River Road 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure you deliver a high standard of vehicle care to your customer, the drivers, operations, roadside teams, and Transport for London. 
• Support the diagnosing any possible faults with the vehicles and determining the best and most effective solutions for repair and maintenance, sharing any expertise with your peers.
• Ensure that you remain up to date with the changing technologies of the fleet you work on, attending the relevant courses when necessary.
•  Responsible for proactively contributing to the team performance to ensure that vehicles are maintained to high standards, Driver Road calls are responded to promptly, and that the vehicle always remains presentable and tidy.
• Train other employees in engineering procedures and processes to a level of competence with an attitude of “first time fix” and identifying any training requirements for your team.
• Support the Supervisors in ensuring all documentation is completed to the legal standard required.
• Support the Engineering Supervisor in ensuring tasks are carried out all wearing the appropriate protective equipment whilst working on vehicle engines and in the workshop and that you keep yourself safe whilst carrying out what is a demanding manual handling role.
• Cover for the Engineering Supervisor as required

About You:

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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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.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Allocate work and duties to the engineering team to ensure sufficient vehicles are available to provide the required service.
• Ensure the engineering team effectively and efficiently deliver planned and unplanned maintenance.
• Ensure the PVR (Peak Vehicle Requirement) is delivered and managed daily, likely involving cooperation with the Operations Teams.
• Review vehicles and assign a status to each, ensuring unsafe and unfit vehicles do not enter service and logging any lost mileage. This includes highlighting any specific mileage challenges that may arise.
• Conduct frequent and regular reviews of the facilities and workshop, covering general housekeeping, health, and safety, and reporting any issues and defects.
• Ensure visitors or contractors working in the engineering department have the necessary permits and supervise any engineering contractors.
• Carry out quality checks on vehicles, ensuring they meet DVSA and company standards.
• Manage the running shift engineers during your shift, ensuring they have the skills and ability to perform their roles. This includes performance management and ensuring time at work is effective and productive.

 

About You:

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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*Please note we are not taking any further applications this year 2024.*

But you may still upload your CV if you wish to be considered for the 2025 intake of Technical Apprentices.

Please be aware you will be contacted next March 2025.  

 

 

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