Assistant Operations Manager

Pulhams Coaches Limited; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulhams Coaches Limited is looking for an experienced individual to head up its Cheltenham-based operation, overseeing private hire, local bus, and home-to-school contracts. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in the transport industry, demonstrating leadership and operational expertise. This role offers a competitive salary along with a range of benefits, and comes at an exciting time for the company, with numerous projects in the pipeline aimed at driving growth and innovation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Range of benefits

Qualifications

• High levels of experience in the transport industry required.
• Candidates must possess a Transport Management CPC qualification or be willing to obtain one.
• Professional demeanor and commitment essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Cheltenham operation, including private hire and local bus contracts.
• Develop business strategies and maintain operations.
• Implement new contracts and enhance local service offerings.

Skills

Leadership

Industry Knowledge

Operational Management

Education

Transport Management CPC

Job description

We seek an experienced and exciting individual to become a part of our team and head up our Cheltenham-based operation.

As a result of internal promotions and our continued growth with recent contract wins, we are seeking someone new to lead our growing Pulhams team based in Cheltenham.

We are looking for someone professional, committed, and with a positive attitude to head up our Cheltenham-based operation, comprising private hire, local bus and home-to-school contracts.

This provides a varied and challenging role for the successful individual who needs to be a highly experienced industry specialist and someone keen to help us continue to develop our business moving forward.

This is an exciting time to join Pulhams, with many exciting projects on the horizon, including the electrification of our Cheltenham Depot site, the implementation of the new Cirencester College contract, as well as working on local BSIP enhancements with our stakeholders.

A Transport Management CPC qualification or a willingness to obtain one is a requirement of the role.

A competitive salary and a range of other benefits are on offer for the successful candidate.

Why choose us?

Originally, Pulhams was a family-run business founded by William Pulham, which delivered livestock to nearby villages. Now, Pulhams is part of the Go-Ahead Group and is a leading and established bus and coach operator.

We have a modern fleet of buses and coaches to ensure an enjoyable experience for our drivers and passengers. Safety is paramount, and our highly qualified engineers work hard in-house to ensure our buses and coaches remain in top condition.

We have the opportunity for our driver colleagues to drive through the beautiful Cotswold surroundings on a range of routes across Gloucestershire. Places you will travel to include Witney, Bourton-on-the-Water, Cheltenham, Chipping Norton.