23LG063 - Satellite Manager - Docklands Docklands
Job description
Who are we 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. Go-Ahead London’s buses are on the Capital’s roads 24 hours a day and all our vehicles are equipped with the latest technologies and innovations. We take exceptional pride in the fleet, and we expect them to be maintained to the highest standards and ready to go into service at a moment’s notice. A vacancy has arisen for a Satellite Manager at our Docklands Garage. This is a key post which reports to the Engineering Manager. We are looking for a well-motivated individual who can demonstrate first class management skills and be able to work effectively under pressure. Responsibilities The principal duties of the post are: Effective supervision of a fully skilled team of engineers. Safety, monitoring of performance, adherence to company policies and procedures, discipline of staff. Adhering to the vehicle maintenance schedule, inspection of vehicles and carrying out quality checks. Ensuring maximum availability of vehicles and reducing mechanical lost mileage to the absolute minimum. Working on a rotating shift basis. Responsibility for the 24-hour sheets, issuing worksheets to staff and ensuring that necessary repairs, adjustments, or attention to vehicles is carried out in the most efficient and cost-effective manner. Ensuring any outstanding work is carried forward on the 24-hour sheet. Dealing with road calls and requests to cover any emergency that may arise. Dealing with telephone calls and other communications. Liaising with the Operating Manager and Traffic Controllers. Responsible for the security of premises, stores and health and safety of staff on the premises. The Satellite Manager will also be required to undertake the tasks of the staff he/she supervises. NVQ level 3 or equivalent would be desirable for this role. Qualifications The consolidated salary for this post (LG20) is £50,332 per annum. The successful applicant will be required to work a 38-hour week working early/late shifts. Further information on this post is available from Colin Mawoneke, Engineering Manager, on 07977 579 588. If you wish to apply for this role, please apply using the link: by 1700hrs on Friday 28th July 2023. Applicants should clearly state any dates when they will not be available to attend an interview. Go-Ahead London values diversity and promotes equality and we encourage and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Go-Ahead London
