Go-Ahead London
Night Mobile Shunter Trainer
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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(s): Night Mobile Shunter Trainer
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
Night Mobile Shunter Trainer
Location
Camberwell (with travel across Go-Ahead London garages)
Contract
Full Time / Permanent
Working Hours
38hrs per week (This is a night role - Shifts will be between 18:00pm - 07:00am)
Salary
£40,000 - £45,000 (Depending on experience)
Application
Please apply by the 23rd of September at 17:00
About The Role
The Mobile Driver Trainer is responsible for ensuring that shunters operate safely, competently and in line with company and legal standards within the garage environment. You will review operational performance, identify training needs and deliver both planned and reactive training interventions.
This role plays a key part in maintaining safety standards, reducing incidents and supporting continuous improvement across Asset Presentation and Driver Academy operations.
Key Responsibilities
Training & Development
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- Deliver initial, refresher and remedial training for shunters and drivers
- Conduct practical and theoretical assessments to confirm competence
- Support the onboarding of new shunters and drivers
- Develop and maintain training materials in line with Driver Academy standards
Performance Monitoring & Reporting
- Review nightly shunting operations and produce clear performance reports
- Identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement
- Recommend targeted training interventions based on performance data
Incident Response & Remedial Training
- Attend garages following incidents or accidents
- Conduct investigations and deliver targeted retraining
- Document findings and provide feedback to support learning and prevention
Compliance & Collaboration
- Ensure all training aligns with Health & Safety, environmental and operational procedures
- Promote safe vehicle manoeuvring and adherence to garage protocols
- Work closely with Site Managers, Allocators, Engineering, Cleaning teams and the Driver Academy
What We’re Looking For
You’ll be calm, credible and confident operating in a live garage environment, with the ability to coach, assess and influence others. Ideally, you will have:
- A full UK PCV driving licence (essential)
- Proven experience as a Shunter or Driver within a transport or logistics environment
- Experience delivering training and conducting assessments
- Strong understanding of Health & Safety and risk management
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to analyse performance and implement improvement actions
- A flexible approach to working hours, including evenings or weekends where required
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IOSH or similar Health & Safety qualification is desirable, or a willingness to work towards one.
What We Offer
- Company pension scheme
- Free or discounted travel on London Buses and the TfL network
- Training and development opportunities
- Opportunities for progression within Go-Ahead London
Why Join Us?
This is a highly visible role that makes a real difference to safety, performance and standards across our garage operations. If you enjoy coaching, problem-solving and improving how things are done on the ground, this role offers the chance to do exactly that — while maintaining a healthy work–life balance through part-time working.
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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