Head Scheduler, Driver Rostering & Optimisation

First Bus; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

First Bus is seeking a Schedules Manager to lead the scheduling function in Sheffield. The role involves managing a team of Senior Schedulers, ensuring efficient scheduling aligned with service delivery and strategic goals.

Key responsibilities include optimizing driver duties, engaging with trade unions, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, analytical expertise, and a good understanding of scheduling systems like Optibus.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience managing scheduling teams.
• High level of numeracy and data literacy for workforce planning.
• Proficiency in scheduling systems and understanding principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and optimisation of driver duties and rosters.
• Collaborate with Network Planning, Operations, and HR for schedules.
• Act as escalation point for trade union engagement.
• Ensure adherence to Service Level Agreements and compliance.
• Contribute to crisis planning ensuring scheduling flexibility.
• Drive continuous improvement in scheduling practices.

Skills

Leadership and Team Management

Analytical and Planning Expertise

Technical Scheduling Proficiency

Communication and Stakeholder Engagement

Commercial and Financial Acumen

Regulatory and Legal Knowledge

EV Management

Performance Under Pressure

Local Operational Insight

Tools

Optibus

Job description

First Bus is seeking a Schedules Manager to lead the scheduling function in Sheffield. The role involves managing a team of Senior Schedulers, ensuring efficient scheduling aligned with service delivery and strategic goals.

Key responsibilities include optimizing driver duties, engaging with trade unions, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, analytical expertise, and a good understanding of scheduling systems like Optibus.