At Go-Ahead London, we don’t just operate buses — we keep a city running.
As the capital’s largest bus operator, with over 2,500 vehicles across 18 locations, we play a vital role in millions of journeys every day. We are now expanding our in-house engineering team and introducing an exciting new opportunity(s): Senior Vehicle Engineers
This is your chance to step into a high-impact, frontline role where no two days are the same. You’ll be the one who gets London moving again — safely, quickly, and efficiently.
Role: Senior Vehicle Engineers
Location: Various London Garages
Contract: Full Time / Permanent
Working Hours: 38hrs per week
Salary: £53,802.32 (Pay at £1034.66 per week)
We are now looking to recruit Senior Vehicle Engineers across London. We are looking for people 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.
Responsibilites
- Service Excellence – Delivering reliable and effective vehicle maintenance to ensure we provide a dependable service that customers can trust, helping 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.
- Qualifications – Ideally qualified to City & Guilds Level 3, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent.
- Experience – Working on HGV or PCV vehicles is essential.
- Licence – Applicants are required to hold a PCV licence. If you do not currently hold a PCV licence, training will be provided.
- Availability – Ability to work shifts, including early mornings, late shifts, and weekends.
Why Join Us?
- Be at the forefront of transport innovation, working with the latest technology.
- Drive real change, improving efficiency and sustainability in London’s bus network.
- Career progression opportunities within Go-Ahead London.
- We offer a range of benefits including a pension scheme, 20 days holiday, and a travel pass for London Buses and the Tube Network.
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.
Skills Required
- Experience working on HGV or PCV vehicles
- PCV licence
- Ability to work shifts, including early mornings, late shifts, and weekends
- City & Guilds Level 3, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent qualification
- Teamwork, flexibility, adaptability, and an approachable attitude
What We Do
Go-Ahead London is London’s largest bus company, operating more than 2,300 buses from 17 garages and providing 26% of the capital’s bus services. It manages routes on behalf of Transport for London, while maintaining its own vehicles and garages. The company also operates a modern electric fleet, works to decarbonise its vehicles and premises, and provides specialist rail-replacement bus services across London.
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