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New: Schedules Manager
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to fill the vacancy of Schedules Manager, based at our Head Office in Harrow (relocating to Cricklewood in early 2010).
The successful applicant will lead and supervise a team of 6 staff (including 2 working solely on Rail Replacement Bus Services) who compile schedules that are both efficient and effective, taking into account Safety, Reliability, Acceptability and Cost, while keeping within existing Union Agreements and established working practices.
You will be a computer-literate individual, and be able to work to strict deadlines/ You will be involved with the tendering for bus services and their subsequent introduction, together with ensuring that programmes of work associated with routine service changes are introduced on time.
Working to detailed specifications, precise time schedules, vehicle schedules, duty schedules and rotas are required to be compiled to maximise the service quality on each route.
The successful applicant will need to have experience in the compilation of bus schedules and rosters, ideally within Greater London, and be capable of acquiring an in-depth knowledge of the London Schedules System, whilst having an understanding of Drivers' Hours Regulations and Trade Union agreements.
You will also be responsible for liaising with staff within Transport for London, and negotiating the smooth introduction of schedule changes with garage management and Trade Union representatives.
Knowledge of Metroline's operating area, and/or an understanding of tendered bus operations in London would be an advantage, but not essential.
You will be a self-motivated team-player who is able to produce accurate results, frequently working to tight deadlines. Possessing good management and negotiating skills would also be a distinct advantage.
In return, an attractive salary is offered, together with free travel on London Bus and Underground services.
Interested candidates should send their CV, together with a letter of application to:
The HR Administrator, Metroline Head Office,5th Floor, Hygeia House, 66 College Road, Harrow, Middlesex HA1 1BE or email:
Closing date for applications is Friday 20th November 2009.
Metroline employees reflect the rich, cultural diversity of the community in which we operate our business. As a business service, we ensure all our staff, operational or non-operational, understand that the two most important things to Metroline are customers and colleagues.
Your personal development matters to us
If you become a Metroline employee, you will be offered a whole range of training and development. To Metroline, training is not just for new recruits. We see investment in skills and educational opportunities as a necessity, not a luxury, and we go out of our way to ensure we provide ongoing development opportunities for all staff.
Our ultimate objective is to raise the profile and status of the bus driver and we strongly believe that investment in training and education is essential to achieving this.
- The Staff Training and Recruitment (STAR) Centre
- Learning on the Move
- Driver training - BTEC in Bus Driving
For recruitment please contact:
- Driving opportunities:0800 169 2929
- Engineering opportunities and engineering apprentices: Nicola Mackenzie on 020 8342 6941