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Job Title: Yard Controller - Cover Role
Closing Date Thursday 16th April.
Location: Morden Wharf Garage
Looking for a new challenge or a chance to step up and support your garage?
We’re offering an opportunity for a current Morden Wharf employee to take on a Yard Controller (Cover Role) on a flexible, as-needed basis.
This role supports the garage during holidays, sickness, or busy operational periods, and may involve working at other depots if required. It’s a great way to gain experience in a key safety-focused role and develop your leadership potential.
What the Role Involves:
- Vehicle & Yard Oversight: Manage vehicle and pedestrian movements, ensuring all safety procedures are followed.
- Safety Leadership: Ensure proper use of PPE, designated walkways, and address unsafe practices.
- Bus Allocation & Dispatch: Oversee safe and timely bus departures and parking within the yard.
- Incident Response: Report serious incidents promptly to the relevant manager.
- Cross-Team Coordination: Work with Engineering, Operations, and Performance teams to manage vehicle availability and resolve issues quickly.
- Tranzaura Checks: Monitor and audit pre-service inspections and ensure data is up to date.
- Service Impact Monitoring: Communicate delays or issues to iBus and help ensure service continuity.
Who Might This Suit?
- Someone who is confident managing vehicle movement in a busy yard
- A safety-focused, proactive team member who communicates well under pressure
- An individual keen to gain operational and leadership experience
- Flexible and dependable, with a willingness to work shifts or cover at other locations when needed
What You’ll Gain:
- Experience in a high-responsibility, safety-critical role
- A deeper understanding of daily service operations and vehicle flow
- A great development step toward further supervisory opportunities
Interested?
We’re keen to hear from those who are enthusiastic, committed, and ready to take on a new challenge!
