General Manager

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for operational excellence?, Join Go-Ahead London as a General Manager, where you will be responsible for overseeing all garage-related activities, ensuring operational priorities are met, and leading a high-performing team. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring that all buses leave the garages safely and on time, managing the garage teams, including the Site Cleaning Manager as a new direct report and the cleaning team, and maintaining the highest standards in operational performance, presentation, safety and environmental management., Leadership & Management:

• Oversee all garage activities and line manage operations, engineering, and risk functions.
• Line manage the Site Cleaning Manager as a new direct report, with oversight of the cleaning team responsible for vehicle and facilities presentation and cleaning, yard management, fuelling and powering the electric fleet.
• Provide effective leadership and ensure alignment with the company's mission and values.
• Establish and maintain a high-performing team that supports the delivery of our contractual KPIs.
Operational Excellence:
• Ensure all buses depart on time and manage the follow-up of reported incidents.
• Conduct daily fleet presentations, uniform checks, and safety audits.
• Develop and implement corrective action plans for any operational shortcomings.
Engagement & Compliance:
• Engage positively with driver and supervisor team members through activities such as pizza evenings and social events.
• Enforce driving and uniform standards, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Manage the TUPE process and ensure compliance with all TfL requirements.
Safety & Environmental Standards:
• Ensure on-site safety and environmental standards are maintained.
• Create initiatives to reduce accidents and incidents on buses and in the workplace.
• Conduct risk assessments and daily visual checks within the garage.
Stakeholder Management:
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders, including Trade Unions.
• Liaise with the schedules team on planned change dates and rota construction.
• Work closely with Transport for London to deliver on theirs and the networks requirements.
Safety Responsibilities:
• Prioritise the safety of yourself and others by adhering to Health and Safety policies.
• Ensure garage safety rules are always enforced and complied with.