Operations Supervisor

First Bus; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Discounts on high street brands

Discounted train travel

Free bus pass

Cycle to work

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Flexible working

Job summary

First Bus in Sheffield is seeking an Operations Supervisor at the Olive Grove depot to help manage day-to-day bus service delivery and driver coordination.

You will oversee planning, performance monitoring, driver support, and record keeping, while working closely with the depot team to drive improvements and ensure smooth changeovers and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience in bus/transport (preferred but not essential).
• Excellent computer skills.
• Knowledge of Road Traffic Act and Employment legislation.
• Ability to lead and inspire people to seek and follow operational best practice.
• Knowledge of employment legislation.
• Excellent planning and prioritising.
• Self-motivated with a positive approach to change.
• Customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Forward planning on-the-day service requirements through to end-of-day and future days.
• Monitor and pro‑actively manage service punctuality and availability at the depot.
• Support driver queries and oversee driver reporting.
• Ensure accurate capture of drivers' hours, duties and attendance in the DAS GUI system.
• Maintain accurate records for all aspects of operational standards and performance.
• Analyse and manage information to proactively improve service performance.
• Ensure drivers are allocated the correct vehicle and leave the depot on time.
• Deal with telephone queries and support the satisfactory resolution of customer queries.
• Ensure a comprehensive hand‑over and coordination across shifts.
• Manage the collection of cash from depots in line with company procedures.
• Live input of lost/additional mileage during unexpected events.
• Ensure depot equipment is logged and stocked (tickets, cash machines, etc.).
• Carry out investigations of incidents and prepare reports detailing findings and recommendations.
• Work with depot operations and engineering to manage on-time performance and changeovers.
• Maintain effective relations with trade union representatives and officials.
• Comply with requisition to pay procedures and authorities.
• Other duties commensurate with the role as may be deemed appropriate by the line manager.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Computer skills

Traffic law knowledge

Leadership

Employment law

Planning

Change mindset

Customer focus

Job description

About First Bus

Are you ready to advance your career with one of the UK's leading bus operators? Join a forward-thinking company that embraces cutting‑edge bus technology, from innovative mobile apps to environmentally friendly vehicles. We are passionate about delivering passenger journeys that are sustainable, comfortable, and efficient. We are at the forefront of innovation in the industry, connecting communities and shaping the future of public transport.

We have a fantastic opportunity for an OperationsSupervisor to join our Sheffield - Olive Grove depot. This is a full time permanent position.

Key accountabilities

• Forward planning on-the-day service requirements through to end-of-day and future days, including covering on the day absence
• In a smaller depot, monitor and pro‑actively manage service punctuality and availability, through the use of systems highlighted in the systems matrices.
• Support driver queries in a timely manner and oversee driver reporting
• Ensure accurate capture and recording of drivers' hours, duties and attendance in the DAS GUI system
• Maintain accurate records for all aspects of operational standards and performance
• Analyse and manage information and systems, to proactively to ensure continuous improvement of service performance
• Ensure drivers are allocated the correct vehicle and leave the depot on time
• Deal with telephone queries and support the satisfactory resolution of customer queries
• Ensure a comprehensive hand‑over and coordination across shifts
• Manage the collection of cash from depots in line with company procedures
• Live input of lost/additional mileage when dealing with unexpected events (eg breakdowns)
• Ensure depot equipment is logged and maintained and that sufficient levels of stock are available, including: ticket machines, driver equipment, cash machines, and ticket rolls etc.
• Carry out investigations of incidents and prepare reports detailing findings and recommendations
• Work alongside depot operational and engineering team members, fostering excellent working relationships to effectively manage all aspects of on time performance, including vehicle
  allocation, breakdowns and changeovers
• Ensure an effective working relationship with recognised trade union representatives and officials
• Comply with requisition to pay procedures and delegated authorities
• Other duties commensurate with the role as may be deemed appropriate by the line manager

Skills/Experience

• Previousmanagement or supervisory experience (within the bus/transport industry preferred, but not essential).
• Excellent computer skills
• Professional knowledge of Road Traffic Act and Employment legislation
• Ability to lead and inspire people to seek and follow operational best practice.
• Knowledge of employment legislation
• Excellent planning and prioritising
• Self motivated with a positive approach to change
• Customer focus

Rewards

Your health is important to us which is why we offer Simply Health & Smart Health for you and your dependents at no cost to you! This offering includes cash back benefits across optical & dental as well as virtual GP appointments, mental health support and nutrition and fitness advise. Our EAP provision offers 24hr, 365 days a year mental health support

• We are also committed to your financial wellbeing, and we offer a platform with many discounts on high street brands and supermarkets etc
• Working at First you also receive discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months service as well as a free bus pass
• Cycle to work scheme
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted First Group shares
• Flexible working

Equal Opportunities

Public transport serves everyone, whatever their differences. At First Bus, we want to be an employer open to you, no matter what your differences are. We aspire to be an inclusive organisation because diverse backgrounds, thinking and experiences bring so many benefits to our customers, communities, and people. We welcome applications from all.