Leading Driver - Night Shifts (Oxford Depot)

stagecoach; Oxford; On-site; GBP 24,796 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Stagecoach West in Oxford is seeking a full-time Leading Driver to supervise daily bus operations and support the reliability of services. The role combines leadership duties with driving responsibilities and acts as a key liaison between drivers and management.

The position requires a PCV licence, strong communication, leadership and operational awareness, plus proficiency with Office 365. Oxford-based depot location. Night shift rotation applies.

Qualifications

• Must hold a PCV licence (Category D).
• Excellent communication and team coordination skills.
• High attention to detail and strong operational awareness.
• Proven leadership abilities in a busy operations environment.
• Ability to use Office 365 applications including Outlook, Word and OneDrive.

Responsibilities

• Support daily bus services within the Operations team.
• Foster cooperation between Traffic, Engineering and other depots.
• Open and secure the depot at the start and end of duties.
• Oversee vehicle allocation and daily run-out services.
• Monitor service performance and address early/late running.
• Undertake drug and alcohol tests as required.
• Respond to operational issues and assist with customer complaints.
• Undertake driving duties and assist with administration as needed.

Skills

PCV Licence

Excellent communication

Strong leadership

Attention to detail

Office 365

Tools

Outlook/Word/OneDrive

Job description

Salary: £20.35 per hour

Location: Oxford

Hourly Rate: £20.35

Shift Rotation: Night Shifts

Are you ready to take your career up a gear? We have a vacancy for a full-time Leading Driver for Oxford at Stagecoach West.

What will the role entail?

• Work effectively within the Operations team to support daily bus services
• Foster cooperation between Traffic, Engineering and other depots
• Open and secure the depot at the start and end of duties
• Oversee vehicle allocation and daily run-out services
• Ensure cost-effective duty coverage using systems such as Grampian and EP Morris
• Monitor service performance and address early/late running
• Undertake drug and alcohol tests as required
• Respond to operational issues and assist with customer complaints
• Undertake driving duties and assist with administration as needed
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Be flexible to meet operational requirements

The Leading Driver will play a vital role in supporting daily bus operations by supervising driver performance and ensuring service reliability. This role combines leadership responsibilities with driving duties and acts as a key point of contact between drivers and management.

What we want from you

• Must have PCV (Category D) licence
• Excellent communication and team coordination skills
• High attention to detail and operational awareness
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to use Office 365 applications including Outlook, Word and OneDrive

Stagecoach workplace culture is one where everyone can be themselves and where the differences our people bring to the business are celebrated. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

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:

Oxford Depot Horspath Road, Cowley Oxford OX4 2RY