Go-Ahead London
Mobile Glass Fitter - Public Service Vehicles (PSV)
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Who Are We
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: Mobile Glass Fitter - PSV Industry.
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
Mobile Glass Fitter - PSV Industry
Location
Field-based / Mobile (Regional Coverage)
Contract
Full time - Permanent
Working Hours
38 hours per week (overtime, weekend work and participation in an emergency call-out rota may be required).
Salary
Competitive
Application
Please apply before the 6th of August at 17:00
Job Purpose
The Mobile Glass Fitter is responsible for the safe, efficient, and professional replacement, repair, and maintenance of vehicle glazing systems across buses, coaches, minibuses, and other passenger service vehicles (PSVs), working from a fully equipped mobile service vehicle to deliver a high-quality glazing service that minimises vehicle downtime and customer disruption while ensuring fleets remain safe, compliant, and operational in line with industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Replace and repair windscreens, side windows, rear windows, destination screens, and other glazing components on PSV vehicles.
- Travel to customer sites, depots, and breakdown locations to carry out glazing work.
- Assess vehicle damage and determine the most appropriate repair or replacement solution.
- Remove damaged glass and prepare apertures for installation in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
- Install replacement glass using approved adhesives, tools, and fitting techniques.
- Ensure all work meets relevant health, safety, quality, and industry standards.
- Complete job documentation, service reports, and photographic records accurately and promptly.
- Maintain stock levels of glass, consumables, tools, and equipment within the mobile service vehicle.
- Liaise professionally with depot managers, engineers, and fleet operators.
- Follow company safe systems of work, risk assessments, and PPE requirements.
- Participate in an on-call rota where required to support emergency glazing services.
- Maintain company vehicles in a clean, safe, and roadworthy condition.
- Identify additional repair opportunities and communicate findings to management.
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Essential Skills and Experience
- Previous experience fitting automotive or commercial vehicle glass.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Ability to work independently and manage a mobile workload.
- Good understanding of health and safety requirements.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet service level agreements.
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Desirable
- Experience working within the PSV, bus, coach, HGV, or commercial vehicle sectors.
- NVQ or equivalent qualification in Automotive Glazing, Vehicle Body Repair, or related discipline.
- IPAF, PASMA, or other relevant safety certifications.
- Experience using electronic job management systems.
Personal Attributes
- Self-motivated and reliable.
- Professional and customer-focused.
- Flexible approach to working hours and travel.
- Able to work safely in varied environments and weather conditions.
- Team player with a positive attitude.
- Strong attention to quality and workmanship.
Health & Safety
The Successful Candidate Will Be Expected To
- Comply with all company health and safety policies.
- Wear and maintain all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Conduct risk assessments before commencing work.
- Ensure safe handling, transportation, and disposal of glass products.
- Report accidents, incidents, and near misses in line with company procedures.
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.
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