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 — either from the driver team or operational support staff — 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