Full job descriptionFindCore are thrilled to be assisting an established passenger transport business with the recruitment of an experienced Transport Operations Manager.
Permanent, full-time position based in Runcorn.
This is a key operational leadership role with responsibility for drivers, fleet availability, service delivery and transport compliance. It would suit an experienced coach or passenger transport professional looking to take ownership of a busy operation and make a genuine impact on performance.
Salary
Negotiable Salary + performance bonus + company pension + excellent career development opportunities
Key Responsibilities
*Take overall responsibility for day-to-day coach and passenger transport operations.
*Manage driver scheduling, route planning and resource allocation.
*Lead, support and develop drivers and operational staff.
*Ensure full compliance with Operator Licence requirements, tachograph rules, Drivers’ Hours and Working Time Regulations.
*Work closely with maintenance teams to ensure fleet availability and roadworthiness.
*Monitor vehicle utilisation, fuel usage, costs and operational KPIs.
*Coordinate fleet requirements with sales and wider business teams.
*Manage incidents, breakdowns and customer service escalations.
*Liaise with clients, suppliers, regulatory bodies and internal departments.
*Prepare operational reports, forecasts and budgets.
*Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, service delivery and operational performance.
*Help drive a professional, high-performing and safety-focused culture.
Skills & Experience
*Minimum 3+ years’ experience within coach, bus or passenger transport operations.
*International Transport Manager CPC for Passenger Transport essential.
*Strong knowledge of fleet management, driver compliance and transport legislation.
*Proven leadership and people-management experience.
*Strong planning, organisation and problem-solving skills.
*Commercially aware with experience monitoring operational costs and KPIs.
*Confident working in a busy environment with changing priorities.
*Strong IT skills, including Excel.
*Full UK driving licence and PCV licence required.
What’s on Offer
*Performance-related bonus.
*Company pension.
*Permanent, full-time position.
*Senior operational responsibility across a busy transport operation.
*Opportunity to shape processes and improve business performance.
*Excellent training and career development opportunities.
*Supportive and established working environment.