PSV Relief Controller and Driver

451 Stagecoach Devon Limited; United Kingdom, United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Stagecoach seeks an Operations Relief Controller for our Guernsey depot to ensure smooth, compliant operations and high-quality service for customers. The role blends bus driving with operations control; the successful candidate will hold a PSV licence and be able to drive in Guernsey, with an uplift in hourly rate when transitioning to operations controller duties.

The position requires strong organisational skills, independence, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering

Qualifications

• Full Cat D Licence (PSV licence) required.
• Experience in an operational or transport environment desirable.
• Experience with DAS Trapeze driver hours monitoring system desirable.
• Experience conducting investigations and preparing formal reports desirable.
• Knowledge of domestic driving hours desirable.
• Experience in people management and formal processes desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assisting and working closely with the depot contracts manager, Assistant Operations manager, controllers and engineers to enable a smooth operation of the business
• Updating EP Morris to ensure accurate records are maintained.
• Building strong relationships with depot management team.
• Plan drivers schedule and allocate resources effectively.
• Taking meeting minutes and supporting the wider Operations team as required.
• Covering driver duties and sickness.
• Covering vehicle breakdowns and troubleshooting issues as they arise.
• Covering emergency road closures and diversions.
• Ensuring all accident reports are filled out.
• Communicating with customers.
• Ensuring legal compliance for driving hours.

Skills

PSV licence

People management

Communication

Job description

Stagecoach seeks an Operations Relief Controller for our Guernsey depot to ensure smooth, compliant operations and high-quality service for customers. The role blends bus driving with operations control; the successful candidate will hold a PSV licence and be able to drive in Guernsey, with an uplift in hourly rate when transitioning to operations controller duties.

The position requires strong organisational skills, independence, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering