Are you a Vehicle Mechanic with PSV / HGV qualifications or experience? If so, then you could be what we are looking for!

Here you can view available vacancies and apply online.

Join our award-winning engineering team

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 2,400 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:

  • 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.

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

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All information is subject to change without notice, this offer is for a limited time only. Terms and Conditions apply.

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

Senior Vehicle Engineer

Contract

Full time, permanent

Salary

£48,302.28

Location

New Cross

Closing date

11th July 2025

We are now looking to recruit a Senior Vehicle Engineer, with an electrical background, to be based at our New Cross 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 and late shifts Monday – Friday (38 hours a week) including Bank Holidays as required.

Senior Vehicle Engineer

Contract

Full-time, permanent

Salary

£50,048.96

Location

Morden Wharf

Closing date

11th July 2025

We are now looking to recruit a Senior Vehicle Engineer to be based at our Morden Wharf 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.

Workshop Controller

Contract

Full-time, permanent

Salary

£66,523

Location

Henley Road

Closing date

25th July 2025

A vacancy has arisen for a Workshop Controller. Candidates will need to have a good awareness of the latest vehicle technologies, a forward-thinking approach to the business and the ability to lead the change to electronic maintenance systems.

Vehicle Engineer (Nights) – Northumberland Park

Contract

Full-Time

Salary

Location

Northumberland Park

Closing date

04/07/2025

Go-Ahead London is the capital’s largest bus operator, with a team of over 8,000 dedicated professionals keeping London moving 24/7. Our modern fleet, valued between £125,000 and £450,000 per vehicle, is equipped with cutting-edge technology. We take pride in maintaining our buses to the highest standards, ensuring reliability, safety, and top performance for the millions of passengers who rely on us every day.

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.

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.
  • The rate of pay for this post is currently £966.32 per week.

Interested? Let’s Talk.

For further details, contact Lee Connelly, Engineering Manager on 07792 719738 or [email protected]

Apply now at Go Ahead London | Vehicle Engineer (Nights) – Northumberland Park in Tottenham | Careers at Northumberland Park Bus Garage by 17:00 on Friday, 04 July 2025. Please mention any unavailable interview dates in your application.

Go-Ahead London values diversity and promotes equality and we encourage and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Engineering Manager

Contract

Permanent, full-time

Salary

Location

Various

Closing date

4th July 2025

We are looking for a driven and forward-thinking Engineering Manager 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.

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.

Internal Opportunities: Technical Department Roles (Multiple Vacancies)

Contract

Full-time

Salary

Location

Closing date

18/07/2025

Join the Future of Engineering at Go-Ahead London!

We are opening up a unique opportunity for passionate and ambitious Engineering colleagues from across Go-Ahead London and other Go-Ahead Group companies to join our Technical Department – one of the leading bus engineering teams in the country.

The Roles Available

We are recruiting for three exciting positions. Simply apply and choose the role you are interested in.

1. Senior Lead Engineer (London, mobile)

2. Depot-Based Lead Engineer (Location-specific)

3. Development Lead Engineer (Flexible).

What We Are Looking For

  • The right attitude, drive, and curiosity
  • A team-first mindset with a desire to support and develop others
  • A passion for learning, innovation, and technical excellence
  • A commitment to being the best at what you do

Please note – this is for internal applicants only.

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