Driver Allocation & Dispatch Lead

Diamond Bus; Nottingham; A distancia; GBP 30.000 - 38.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Diamond Bus Nottingham is seeking an experienced Operations/Depot Supervisor to oversee driver allocation, rostering and service delivery. You will ensure sufficient driver availability, plan duties, monitor on-road performance and manage costs while complying with hours regulations.

The role requires strong leadership, clear communication and the ability to coordinate with payroll, managers and drivers to keep services punctual and safe.

Formación

• Proven leadership skills to direct a team and manage relationships in a unionised environment.
• Mentoring/coaching能力 to develop team deliverables.
• Self-reliant communicator who promotes the customer-facing business and inspires others.
• Aptitude to build and maintain stakeholder relations.

Responsabilidades

• Driver allocation and service delivery to meet contractual and scheduled requirements using real-time visibility.
• Prepare and maintain rosters and daily driving duties, planning for timetable changes.
• Manage driver holidays, sickness and absence to ensure staffing levels.
• Allocate work to align with scheduling budgets and reduce waste.
• Ensure compliance with drivers' hours regulations and company policies.
• Maintain allocation and scheduling systems, including Trapeze, with accurate data.
• Monitor depot turnout and service disruption and inform stakeholders.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Stakeholder relations

Professional demeanor

Herramientas

Trapeze

Descripción del empleo

Diamond Bus Nottingham is seeking an experienced Operations/Depot Supervisor to oversee driver allocation, rostering and service delivery. You will ensure sufficient driver availability, plan duties, monitor on-road performance and manage costs while complying with hours regulations.

The role requires strong leadership, clear communication and the ability to coordinate with payroll, managers and drivers to keep services punctual and safe.