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Go-Ahead London

Global bus and rail transport operator

Premises Cleaner

Part-TimeDeadline 4/26/27
ÂŁ14.80/hr
Entry
London, UK
In Person
Cleaning & Custodial ServicesJanitorial Services

About the job

Requirements
  • Previous cleaning experience in commercial or industrial environments is desirable.
  • Candidates must be reliable, punctual, and flexible to work shifts.
  • Candidates must have a good level of physical fitness.
  • Candidates must be able to work independently or as part of a team.
  • Candidates must have good communication skills and be able to work with supervisors and garage management.
  • Candidates must be willing to undertake additional duties as required.
Responsibilities
  • Clean and maintain internal areas, including offices, corridors, restrooms, kitchens, workshops, engineering areas, and communal spaces.
  • Carry out sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and sanitising of surfaces.
  • Work to agreed Go-Ahead Way schedules to ensure all areas are cleaned on time.
  • Use approved cleaning products and equipment safely and effectively.
  • Follow health and safety guidelines, including correct personal protective equipment use and chemical handling.
  • Report any damage, defects, or safety concerns immediately.
  • Maintain accurate records of cleaning activities and report completion.
  • Support environmental initiatives through correct waste disposal and recycling.
  • Uphold all garage health and safety practices.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous cleaning experience in commercial or industrial environments.

About the company

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Go-Ahead London

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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.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

1987

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What believers are saying

  • February 2026 brought the 1,000th zero-emission bus, strengthening London contract renewals through 2035.
  • March 2026 Google Wallet season tickets cut friction, supporting ridership and fare collection conversion.
  • New Sydenham Garage opened in September 2025 and launched electric route 322 in April 2026.

What critics are saying

  • January 2026 route exits for 80, 93, 151, 154, 155, 163, 164, 470 exposed margin pressure.
  • Employer National Insurance changes made current TfL contracts uneconomic; more mid-contract withdrawals follow in 2026.
  • A failed TfL rebid or operator walkout would force service cuts, depot churn, and job losses.

What makes Go-Ahead London unique

  • London’s largest bus operator, with 2,500 buses and 170 routes, dominates TfL service delivery.
  • Go-Ahead London runs 1,000 zero-emission buses, the UK’s largest electric bus fleet.
  • Google Wallet prepaid passes launched first on Brighton & Hove, then UK-wide Transit Insights.

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Benefits

  • Paid Vacation
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Training Programs

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

15%

2 year growth

15%
Bus & Coach Buyer
Sep 8th, 2026
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Passenger Transport
Jul 17th, 2026
Go-Ahead wins big at leadership awards.

Go-Ahead wins big at leadership awards. Rail minister Lord Hendy praised the winners and finalists at the inaugural Leadership in Passenger Transport Awards, which took place this week. The first ever Leadership in Passenger Transport Awards presentation ceremony was held this week Go Ahead Group staff achieved victories in eight of the 14 categories at the first ever presentation ceremony for the Leadership in Passenger Transport Awards, held on July 16 at indigo at The O2 in Greenwich. People from the group's subsidiaries in the North East and the North West took home one trophy each, whilst staff from the Brighton & Hove company scooped no fewer than six, including the award for Passenger Transport Leader of the Year (Large Companies), which went to the company's commercial director Nick Hill. Engineering manager Darren Woodcock won the Engineering award, whilst accessibilities and communities manager Victoria Garcia MBE triumphed in the Community & Stakeholder Management category. Marketing manager Vicky Doyle was victorious in the Marketing & PR contest, whilst the company also won the Team Management competition for their ground-breaking Google Transit Wallet project. Completing the set was Rosemary Blair, who won the Unsung Heroes award. Working as assistant operations manager at the company's Whitehawk depot in Brighton, Blair has completed 30 years' service for the business, helping to drive the depot's outstanding performance Their achievements reflect dedication, creativity and a deep commitment to public service Go North West's Louis Cannon was named Young Passenger Transport Professional of the Year, whilst the Go North East company won the Management Development Award, for its work in developing three initiatives - the Rising Stars programme, the Graduate Programme and the Operations Talent Development Programme, all of which won high praise from the judges. Amongst other victors, staff from local authority-owned Reading Buses took home two trophies - engineer Tom Ranson in the Infrastructure & Project Management category for his work on electrifying the company's main depot, whilst operations manager Richard Moxom won the Customer Service Award for his work on improving driver standards and a major initiative on personal safety. Reading's MD Robert Williams was named runner-up in the Passenger Transport Leader of the Year smaller company category. Myrrick Jones from Stagecoach South Wales was victorious in the Service Delivery category for his work at the company's Porth depot. Under his leadership, performance and customer satisfaction have improved greatly whilst maintaining strong financial performance. Your work is helping to create a passenger transport network that is fit for the future The scheme's Lifetime Achievement Award was awarded to Chris Conway, the retiring chief executive at Translink, Northern Ireland's transport company. The award was presented by former Translink non-executive director Tony Depledge. The judges praised "the impact that he has had on his company, its employees and passengers, its stakeholders and the communities that it serves". The prize for Passenger Transport Leader of the Year in the smaller company sector went to Ben Wakerley of Warrington's Own Buses, whilst the award for Innovation and New Thinking went to rail consultant John Fenn at JFRail, for his work on the Thameslink Core Alerts System (CAS), working with Network Rail and GTR to improve train service performance and reliability. Last but not least came the prize in the vital area of Digital Communication, which went to Carly Swift, who is marketing and communications manager at the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board. Her work on communicating vital safety messages to both operators and the wider public was highly praised by the judges. LiPTA chair Jane Cole OBE said the awards celebrated the individuals whose vision, integrity and determination continue to shape the future of its industry. She added: "This year's finalists represent the very best of our profession. Their achievements reflect dedication, creativity and a deep commitment to public service. Being named a finalist is an exceptional accomplishment, and we congratulate each of them." In a message for the event, Rail minister Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill said that it was a "great pleasure" to support the awards, and to "celebrate the people whose dedication, vision and leadership help keep its country moving". Congratulating all the winners and finalists, he added: "Your work is helping to create a passenger transport network that is fit for the future, and your leadership will continue to inspire others across the industry."

Coach & Bus Week
Jul 6th, 2026
Go-Ahead signs strategic supply agreement with Irizar.

Go-Ahead signs strategic supply agreement with Irizar. News stories are free to read. Click here for full access to all the features, articles and archive from only ÂŁ18.99. The group has agreed a framework for the supply of over 90 coaches for its nation-wide operating subsidiaries with Irizar UK Irizar UK says it is delighted to have been appointed to supply new coach products to the Go-Ahead Group under a multi-year framework agreement that will see Go-Ahead's operating companies provided with Irizar coaches in multiple vehicle lengths and configurations over an initial three-year period. The framework supports a commitment of over 90 coaches during the term, with additional opportunities anticipated as Go-Ahead continues to develop and expand its coach operations across its portfolio of brands. The companies say the framework represents the beginning of a strategic partnership with a shared commitment to operational excellence, sustainability and delivering long-term value through innovative transport solutions. Free account required to view. To protect its content from being scraped by bots, Coach & Bus Week Magazine is now asking users to create a free account to view it. It's fast, takes less than 30 seconds, and more importantly, is free. This helps Coach & Bus Week Magazine keep CBW Magazine secure and full of genuine users.

News in English
Jun 9th, 2026
British train operator Go-Ahead is going out of Norway for good.

British train operator Go-Ahead is going out of Norway for good. June 9, 2026 The British train company that took over operations in southwestern Norway is giving up on running the three train lines Sørlandsbanen, Arendalsbanen and Jærbanen. All of them run between Oslo, Kristiansand and Stavanger, and it's been a bumpy ride for everyone involved. The British operator, Go-Ahead, has been running the three lines since 2019, after the former Conservatives-led government put all of Norway's train lines out to bid in 2017. That was part of railroad reforms prodded by EU competiton rules, and Go-Ahead became the first foreign operator of Norwegian train lines ever. Its ambitions were high back then, but trouble cropped up quickly. Norway's railway infrastructure has been badly in need of renovation all along, and the tracks on Sørlandsbanen have more twists and turns and steep stretches than most other rail lines in the country. Then Go-Ahead ran into criticism over maintenance of the train carriages for which it became responsible, some of which were also in need of frequent repair. Go-Ahead's latest managing director in charge of Norwegian operations, Patrick Verwer, has been critical of Norwegian authorities' railroad policy, and has no desire to continue operations in Norway when its current concession expires at the end of next year. "We have no plans in Norway after 2027," Verwer told Stavanger Aftenblad. "Now we're planning for a silent and seamless exit." This year got off to a bad start and then got worse after a series of problems along the tracks and with the train carriages. From September last year to February this year, more than 1,000 departures were cancelled because of problems with the trains that run on the route. Railroad authorities also found more than 2,000 flaws during an inspection of Go-Ahead train maintenance, 83 of which were deemed serious. Go-Ahead, meanwhile, claims it has lost NOK 530 million on its Norwegian operations despite state support. State officials at the transport ministry aren't happy either and on Tuesday, the Reds Party called for a halt to Go-Ahead's operations immediately. The Reds want to terminate the British operator's contract 18-months before it runs out. Passenger have also been running out of patience with the line, because of all the delays and cancellatons they experience. Now many are riding long-distance buses between Oslo and Kristiansand because they're far more reliable, while regional commuters complain that the train service they were promised is far too often replaced with minibus service. Go-Ahead's on-time record was only 66 percent last year, when a record number of trains (617) were cancelled. Go-Ahead's contract, however, still runs through December next year. The Reds plan to propose ending it immediately and turning over service to the former state-controlled train operator now called Vy. Ingrid Fiskaa, a Member of Parliament for the Socialist Left party (SV) also wants Go-Ahead to leave Norway as soon as possible. "We are looking for solutions so that (a new operator) can be in place quickly," Fiskaa told Norwegian Broadcasting (NRK) on Tuesday. She thinks the privatization of Norwegian trains has been a fiasco.

Go-Ahead Group
May 20th, 2026
Go-Ahead Group appoints Chief Operating Officer.

Go-Ahead Group appoints Chief Operating Officer. Go-Ahead Group is delighted that Sian Leydon will be joining as Chief Operating Officer, a newly created role, in July. Sian will bring her track record of leading growth, transformation and delivering results across complex, customer-focused industries to Go-Ahead. Sian was most recently Managing Director for mainland Europe at Arriva. Before that, her career included senior leadership roles across a range of sectors, including transport, aviation, utilities and management consulting. Throughout her career, Sian has held roles spanning operational leadership, strategy, transformation, customer, engineering, finance and general management. She is also an Independent Advisor on the Board of EDF Energy Nuclear Generation Ltd. As Chief Operating Officer, Sian will join Go-Ahead's Executive Leadership Team and oversee operational performance, service reliability and customer experience across Go-Ahead's international portfolio. She will help drive its mission of connecting people and communities. Commenting on the appointment, Matt Carney, CEO, Go-Ahead Bus said: "Sian's experience scaling complex transport operations across multiple markets will be critical as we strengthen performance and expand internationally. Her experience across regulated infrastructure and transport businesses will support Go-Ahead's focus on sustainable growth and we're delighted that she's joining us." Sian Leydon added: "Go-Ahead has clear ambitions for the future, and I'm delighted to be joining the team at such a pivotal moment. I've been particularly impressed by their commitment to customers and the positive impact they have on their communities. I'm looking forward to supporting the team to continue delivering high-quality, sustainable and accessible public transport."