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Assistant Operations Manager - Cwmbran

A vacancy exists for the position of Assistant Operations Manager for our Cwmbran Depot, which operates a fleet of 98 buses, including the Cardiff & Bristol Megabus service to London, with an establishment of 180 drivers. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will effectively manage the provision and delivery of high quality, customer focussed and profitable bus services, ensuring that the company's business objectives, standards of customer service and operational quality are achieved. You will ensure your team delivers a reliable service of the highest standard. The role demands expert management of the depot's resources and first class people management skills. Ideally you should have previous experience of supervising staff and be an effective organiser. This is a superb opportunity for someone with ambition to develop their skills and experience, motivate staff and further improve the quality of services to our customers, within an organisation that has significant potential for growth and development.

Letters of application, together with a CV, should be sent to:

Richard Davies, Commercial Director, Stagecoach in South Wales
1 St. David's Road, Cwmbran NP44 1PD

Closing date: Friday 8th August 2008

If you would like more information before submitting your application, please e-mail Angie Williams, Secretary to the Directors, at south.wales@stagecoachbus.com

Committed to Equal Opportunities

 

 

Mentor Coach and Bus Ltd are an independent Coach Dealer based in Hellaby South Yorkshire. We are a dynamic, supportive and professional organisation providing customers with high standards of after sales care.

Regional Sales Managers are required for all areas.

The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic sales professional with negotiating skills, who will be responsible for maintaining existing business and generating new sales opportunities by creating and developing long term business relationships. Selling experience with capital goods in the Coach/Bus or Motor vehicle industry would be a distinct advantage.

We offer a competitive salary plus commission, fully expensed company car, contributory pension scheme with death in service benefit after qualifying period.

To apply for this position please send your current CV and covering letter stating your current salary to:

Bill Povey
Sales Director
Mentor Coach and Bus Limited
Cartlon House
Euroway Estate
Rotherham
S66 8QL

 

 

Engineering Manager
Aberdeen

First is the UK's largest bus operator and carries 3 million passengers on its buses every day. We are global in scale and local in approach.

The role: The smooth running of our workshops is vital in making sure that we deliver the highest level of service to our customers at all times. You'll take full responsibility for a team of engineers, providing high quality 24 hour engineering support, maximising productivity and minimising lost mileage. High standards and adherence to health & safety practices are essential in this role.

You: You will be an exceptional people manager with a suitable engineering qualification and workshop experience in a transport environment. You'll be fully conversant with the VOSA testing of PCV and relevant health & safety regulations, self motivated and pro active, with an eye for detail.

The rewards: We offer competitive rates of pay and excellent benefits.

What's next: Please send your CV along with a covering letter stating current salary details to Iain Ferguson, Engineering Director at:

First, Aberdeen Ltd, 395 King Street, Aberdeen, AB24 5RP.

Closing date: Friday 1st August.

First is an equal opportunities employer.

 

 

COACHING EXECUTIVE

CPT (Confederation of Passenger Transport UK), the national trade association for bus, coach and light rail operators, is seeking to recruit a Coaching Executive based in London.

Responsibilities include -
- Provision of advice and assistance to CPT's coaching members
- Assisting/representing members in any parking appeals procedure against unreasonable or incorrect enforcement
- Administering internal systems relating to coaching matters including the CPT website, support of relevant committees and organisation of 'Coach Friendly' awards
- Liaison with relevant authorities to ensure the coaching industry is properly represented in any decision making process impacting upon it
- Building on existing relationships with bodies representing all aspects of tourism that impact on coaching
- Becoming fully involved in responding to members' requests for information/assistance during office hours and as part of the 'on-call' out-of-hours team

Qualities/experience required -
- Full understanding and appreciation of the coach industry
- Ability to relate to the concerns facing CPT's coaching members
- Experience in the day to day running of a coach company and knowledge of current regulations are desirable

The successful candidate will represent CPT in discussions with third parties and must therefore have the ability for lucid and considered debate.

Salary in region of £30,000 per annum.

Candidates should apply in writing to -
Stephen Barber
Director of Coaching
CPT
Drury House
34-43 Russell Street
London WC2B 5HA
Email: stephenb@cpt-uk.org

The closing date for applications is 1 August 2008.

 

 

Mentor Coach and Bus Ltd are an independent Coach Dealer based in Hellaby South Yorkshire. We are a dynamic, supportive and professional organisation providing customers with high standards
of after sales care.

Regional Sales Managers are required for all areas.

The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic sales professional with negotiating skills, who will be responsible for maintaining existing business and generating new sales opportunities by creating and developing long term business relationships. Selling experience with capital goods in the Coach/Bus or Motor vehicle industry would be a distinct advantage.

We offer a competitive salary plus commission, fully expensed company car, contributory pension scheme with death in service benefit after qualifying period.

To apply for this position please send your current CV and covering letter stating your current salary to:

Bill Povey
Sales Director
Mentor Coach and Bus Limited
Cartlon House
Euroway Estate
Rotherham
S66 8QL

 

 

Coaching Manager
Sittingbourne, North Kent

Chalkwell Coach Hire and Tours are committed to providing a professional service with the personal touch. As a family-run business since 1931, we currently operate 48 vehicles.We are looking to recruit a suitable person to head our Coach Hire department and to help develop our prestigious DayBreak and Holiday programme. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic and have a flair for innovation, with the ability to motivate themselves and other members of the team they will lead. A proven track record and knowledge of the coach industry is essential. The remuneration package will be commensurate with the individual's experience and ability.

All applications will be dealt with in confidence. Please send a CV and covering letter to:

Roland Eglinton,
Operations Manager,
Chalkwell CoachHire and Tours,
195 Chalkwell Road, Sittingbourne,
Kent ME10 1BJ

or email roland@chalkwell.co.uk