Operations Manager

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Porth, Mid Glamorgan, Wales, GBR
In-Office
53K-53K Annually
Entry level
Transportation
The Role
Lead depot operations, drivers, and Duty Managers while ensuring safe, reliable, customer-focused service delivery. Plan cost-effective daily operations, develop team capability and welfare, manage stakeholder relationships, and collaborate with Engineering to improve depot performance. The role requires strong leadership, communication, transport operations knowledge, familiarity with allocation systems and legislation, and a Transport Manager CPC Level 3 qualification or willingness to obtain it.
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Salary

£52,904 per annum

We are now seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Depot Operations Manager to lead, inspire, and support our team in Porth. In this pivotal role, you will drive exceptional service delivery for our customers, champion a robust safety culture, and ensure that our people and our customers remain at the heart of everything we do.

To succeed, you will need a strong track record in team leadership and a proven ability to achieve operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead, develop, and ensure the welfare of drivers and a team of Duty Managers
  • Plan and deliver a cost-effective, customer-focused daily operation.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ensure the delivery of a safe, reliable, and high-quality service.
  • Work collaboratively with the Engineering Manager to drive overall depot performance.

What We're Looking For:

  • An experienced Operations Manager, ready for a new challenge.
  • Transport Manager CPC Level 3 qualification (or willingness to work towards it).
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to lead with confidence and clarity.
  • Working knowledge of allocation systems and relevant transport legislation.
  • A calm, capable approach to typical management challenges.

Why Join Us?

  • Take the lead in a depot at the centre of a key operating area.
  • Be part of a developing, supportive, and high-performing team.
  • Showcase your talent and unlock future career progression within a business known for developing its people.

We offer a competitive salary, 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, free travel on Stagecoach buses and access to our pension scheme and other benefits.

If you're excited about making a positive impact in a role that blends leadership, community engagement, and operational excellence - apply now!

Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer, striving for a culture where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences people bring are truly appreciated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or age.

Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer, striving for a culture where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences people bring are truly appreciated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or age.

Location:

Stagecoach Porth Depot Aber Rhondda Road Porth CF39 0LN

Skills Required

  • Strong track record in team leadership
  • Proven ability to achieve operational excellence
  • Transport Manager CPC Level 3 qualification or willingness to work towards it
  • Strong communication skills and ability to lead confidently and clearly
  • Working knowledge of allocation systems
  • Working knowledge of relevant transport legislation
  • Experience as an Operations Manager
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The Company
25,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1980

What We Do

Stagecoach Group is the UK's largest bus and coach operator, proudly connecting over 100 towns and cities across England, Scotland and Wales. Since 1980, the company has helped millions of people reach their destinations. They are committed to delivering reliable, sustainable travel that is accessible and fair for everyone, while working with governments to support greener, smarter, and more inclusive transport to reduce emissions and congestion.

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