Operations Auditor

Stagecoach Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Operations Auditor, where your expertise will help ensure compliance and operational excellence across the Manchester network. In this permanent role, you will work closely with management to conduct audits, address non-compliance issues, and foster a culture of performance and accountability. With a commitment to inclusivity and employee development, this organization offers a supportive environment where your contributions will directly impact the company's reputation and operational success. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and opportunities for ongoing training and development.

Benefits

25 Days Annual Holiday

Company Pension Scheme

Free Bus Travel for Family Member

Employee Discount Scheme

Ongoing Training and Development

Qualifications

• Experience in building effective internal and external relationships.
• Knowledge of relevant transport legislation and excellent time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits ensuring compliance with operational standards and legislation.
• Identify operational performance shortfalls and implement solutions.

Skills

Internal and External Relationship Building

Knowledge of Transport Legislation

Time Management

Professional Interfacing with Managers and Directors

Education

Transport Manager CPC Qualification

Internal Auditing Experience or Qualification

Job description

Salary

£41,860 per annum, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.
Flexible hours will be considered

Applications are invited for the post of Operations Auditor based at our newly acquired Queens Road Depot but covering the Manchester network.

With over 1800 colleagues spread across multiple sites; Stagecoach Manchester is one of the country’s biggest bus operators. We are recruiting an Operations Auditor to join the team, as we expand our business due to the successful award of Greater Manchester Franchising contracts.

This is a permanent position that will work under the Operations Director..

We are looking for an experienced Auditor to fill a full time permanent role. Your skills will help position Stagecoach Manchester to meet performance targets within budgeted cost limits.

Reporting to the Operations Director, you will be responsible for the efficient and cost-effective audit of depots within Manchester, ensuring that performance targets are met within budgeted cost limits and to the standard operating procedures expected by both Stagecoach UK Bus and Transport for Greater Manchester. Ensure Operations Managers & Assistants as well as Engineering, Commercial and Company Directors fully understand the levels of performance required and are compliant with operating procedures, statutory law and regulatory law.

The role fits Stagecoach by ensuring there is a consistent audit approach throughout UK Bus, which fosters a consistent approach within depots leading to compliance with operating procedures, statutory law and regulatory law.

The role exists to ensure the Company’s reputation remains intact, through effective auditing of staff, policies, procedures, regulatory and legal obligations

Principal Accountabilities:

• To audit and address any issues of non-compliance of operational standards as detailed in the SAQ and/or general transport legislation, as well as any requirements set by TfGM.

• To identify through audit, any shortfall in operational performance at Manchester depots and report on this accordingly, supporting with finding and implementing a workable solution if appropriate.

• To support the Head of Operations in updating and maintaining operational documentation and policies/procedures.

• To display a leadership style and set of behaviours that motivates colleagues to achieve targets and contributes to the development of a positive management culture within the business.

• To demonstrate and lead Operational, Engineering and Commercial teams in behaviours, which support the principles of Stagecoach.

• To support, if required, the audit process in other franchised locations as and when the need arises.

Person requirements, qualifications, experience and competencies
• Demonstrable experience in effective internal and external relationship building.
• Knowledge of relevant transport legislation, both regulatory and statutory.
• Excellent time management skills, able to embrace challenging tasks, often with tight deadlines and budgets.
• Confident interfacing with Managers and Directors in a professional manner.
• Transport Manager CPC qualification is desirable, but not essential. The successful postholder will be expected to attain the qualification if they do not already hold it, with full training provided.
• Experience of, or qualification in, internal auditing is desirable but not essential.

Stagecoach workplace culture is one where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences our people bring to the business are celebrated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of background, gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation or age.

In return we can offer you:

25 days annual holiday per year, plus bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Free bus travel for you a family member
Employee discount scheme
Ongoing training and development

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:

Queens Road Garage Boyle Street Cheetham Manchester M8 8UT