Welcome to Arriva! Our Operations Supervisors contribute to the effective running of our day-to-day operation, with a continual focus on improving the experience of colleagues and customers.
Purpose of Role: Contribute to the achievement of the site annual business plan by effectively supporting the day-to-day operation of bus services, providing a first point of contact for drivers throughout the daily span of operation. Operational responsibility for daily processes and proactive network management, including the effective allocation of driving duties, as well as responding appropriately to all operational issues that may arise, such as collisions, passenger injuries, diversions, and traffic disruption. Support the delivery of a safe and regulatory compliant operation, whilst seeking continual improvement of customer and colleague experience.
Main Responsibilities:
1. Health and Safety: Collaborate to maintain a safe workplace, identify risks, and encourage proactive safety measures.
2. Customer Service: Respond positively to customer inquiries, manage complaints effectively, and oversee lost property procedures.
3. People Management: Support a culture of Arriva values, ensure timely briefings for drivers, oversee uniform compliance, and facilitate staff training and development.
4. Quality Assurance: Manage operational systems, monitor standards, and ensure efficient duty allocation.
5. Financial Oversight: Record hours accurately, optimize duty allocation, and focus on cost-efficiency.
6. Continual Improvement: Contribute to daily KPI tracking, share best practices, and support site improvement initiatives.
7. Corporate Social Responsibility: Uphold and promote the organization's values in all internal and external interactions.
Minimum Requirements:
* Supervisory experience with strong operational management skills.
* Demonstrates Arriva's Values.
* Proficient in Health and Safety.
* First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
* Strong coaching and communication skills.
* Customer-focused with effective IT skills.
* Influencing and decision-making abilities.
* Industry knowledge (PCV/HGV).
* Team player with resilience and flexibility.
* Experience working with Trade Unions.
This job description sets out the main duties and responsibilities of the jobholder. It does not constitute an exhaustive or comprehensive description of duties, and the job holder will be required to carry out any additional tasks as and when requested by their manager. Responsibilities and duties may also change in light of future business needs and personal development.
APPLY NOW to join the Arriva team to help deliver our vision of providing clean, sustainable, and reliable transport services to our customers for a greener future.
At Arriva, we acknowledge the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of our talent strategy. The creation of a diverse, inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and enhance our success.
About Us
Our story began in 1938 when the Cowie family opened a second-hand motorcycle shop in Sunderland, UK. Today, we are a major passenger transport partner providing high-quality transport services to millions of people across the UK and Europe every day. We manage a diversified portfolio of passenger transport services and contracts across the UK and mainland Europe, holding leading market positions in many markets across the countries we operate in. Our dedicated colleagues are across 10 countries and help billions of customers each year. We are reshaping the way individuals and organisations flourish.
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