Service Controller

Arriva Road Transport Services; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free travel on Arriva rail services (6

Arriva Village discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Arriva Road Transport Services is seeking a Service Controller based in York or Derby with hybrid working. You will support rail replacement operations, coordinating taxis and coaches, managing incidents, and liaising with TOCs and suppliers in a 24/7 rostered environment.

The role requires strong IT, precise reporting, and a customer-focused approach. Weekend and night shifts are expected, with two shifts from home per 4‑shift block.

Qualifications

• Experience in a contact or support centre environment.
• Strong incident reporting and report writing skills.
• Ability to deal with complex information.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Professional telephone manner with ability to negotiate best price.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Strong IT skills with Word/Excel/PowerPoint.
• Flexibility around a 4-on-4-off shift pattern.
• Willingness to work night shifts and weekends.
• Team player attitude.

Responsibilities

• Author and distribute incident reports to support compliance.
• Raise requisitions for purchase orders using Oracle.
• Source, procure and manage alternative road transport services (taxi/coach) and coordinate staff via text, Teams and phone.
• Liaise with External TOCs during joint operations.
• Ensure services are monitored and on time.
• Proactively manage day-to-day operational issues.
• Communicate regularly with TOC Controllers and suppliers.
• Manage stand-by vehicle provision.
• Complete day-to-day paperwork and data input into systems.
• Collaborate with other Arriva departments for smooth operations.

Skills

Contact center experience

Incident reporting

Complex information handling

Work under pressure

Telephone manner

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Roster flexibility

Night/weekend shifts

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Join the Arriva Road Transport Services Team!

Location - York or Derby with hybrid working

Shifts - working 4 on 4 off a mixture of both day and night shifts so flexibility is required

Salary - £26,995 per annum

Contract - 6 months FTC

Who we are:

Arriva Road Transport Services (ARTS) which is part of Arriva UK Trains, oversees and manages all aspects of coaches, buses, taxis and coordinators which are provided for rail replacement, special events, school support and train crew support across the portfolio of customers within ARTS in both a pre-planned and on an emergency basis.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Service Controller based in our York offices. Reporting into the Contact Centre Manager you will help deliver an effective and efficient support service for Train Operating Companies pre-planned and emergency rail replacement requirements.

The role is part of a rostered team to deliver effective rail replacement service for internal (AUKT) and external TOC’s, working a shift pattern based on a 24/7 roster, including weekend work and night work on a 4 on 4 off basis. Hybrid working means 2 out of 4 shifts can be worked from home.

What will I be doing as a Service Controller?

• Author and distribute incident reports where necessary to support the compliance arm of the business.
• Use Oracle to raise requisitions for purchase orders
• Respond to TOC/customer requirements by sourcing, procuring and managing alternative road transport services (taxi and coach) and co-ordination staff through platforms such as text messaging, Microsoft Teams and telephony.
• Liaising with other External TOCs during joint operations
• Ensure all services are monitored and tracked to ensure that they are running on time.
• Proactively manage operational issues arising on the day.
• Work closely with TOC Controllers and suppliers by communicating on a regular basis.
• Manage the provision of stand‑by vehicles.
• Completion of paperwork involved in the day to day running of the department, including data input into Decision Support and Operational Management Systems.
• Work closely with the other Arriva departments – to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the business.
• Responsible for making sure coach and taxi services are procured to the agreed Arriva pricing structure.

What will I need to be successful in the Service Controller role?

• Experience in a contact or support centre environment.
• Strong incident reporting and report writing skills.
• Ability to deal with complex information.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• A professional telephone manner with ability to negotiate best price.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Strong I.T. skills with computer literacy in a variety of applications (Microsoft word / Excel / PowerPoint).
• Flexibility towards around rostering based on a 4-on-4-off shift pattern.
• Ability to work night shifts and weekends shifts
• Team player

Although not essential the following would be beneficial;;

• Familiarity with rules and regulations of both the railway and road transport industry.
• Awareness and understanding of basic EU and GB Domestic driving hours.
• Experience of working in the transport industry.
• Good knowledge of UK geography.
• Basic understanding of relevant passenger transport operations.
• Understanding of Public Service Vehicle Accessibility Regulations 2000

Our benefits include:

• Free travel on Arriva branded rail services around the country after 6 months service
• Arriva Village – web based discounts on various products/services on the high street
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24hr helpline, covering a multitude of subjects

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