Senior Vehicle Engineer
Go-Ahead London
Senior Vehicle Engineer
Go-Ahead London
Global bus and rail transport operator
Go-Ahead London is the capital’s largest bus operator, and we employ the overwhelming number of our 8,000 people at 17 garages, mostly in South East, South West, North East and East London. An award-winning company with a well-regarded industry reputation, we have opened three new garages in the last five years and run a quarter of London’s iconic red bus network on behalf of Transport for London (TfL) using 2,450 vehicles.
We are now looking to recruit a Senior 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 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.
The rate of pay for this post (GS20) is currently £962.48 per week.
We offer a range of benefits including a pension scheme, 20 days holiday, and a travel pass for London Buses and the Tube Network. If you feel you have the qualities needed and would like to apply, please visit https://external-goaheadlondon.icims.com/jobs/search?ss=1.
Go-Ahead London values diversity and promotes equality and we encourage and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Global bus and rail transport operator
Go-Ahead London runs scheduled public transport services, mainly buses and trains, across multiple countries. It operates UK and international routes, including the Elizabeth Line for Transport for London, Stockholm Metro, and rail services in Norway, as well as bus services in the UK, Ireland, Singapore, Sweden and Australia. How its product works: it delivers passenger transit through a network of scheduled services, coordinating timetables, crews, vehicles, accessibility features and customer service to provide reliable, punctual and welcoming travel experiences. How it is different: it combines a large international footprint with hands-on operation of both bus and rail networks, often on behalf of public authorities, focusing on dependable, accessible service rather than simply selling tickets. Its goal is to connect billions of customers and their communities with reliable, punctual and welcoming transit services that are accessible to all.
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