Base pay range
Location: Ipswich and Rougham
Pay: £15.30 per hour
Must have PSV Licence
Opus part of the Vertas Group Limited
All relevant training provided, where necessary, subject to a Training Bond being signed
Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity for growth and development with a clear progression path and the opportunity to gain qualifications. We are also honoured to have been awarded the 2025 King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development.
Main Purpose of the Job
We are looking for an Assistant Depot Manager to help with our operational Suffolk County Council contracts, ensuring smooth operation and maintaining accurate legal compliance. This role may incorporate split day workings to cover operational needs; you will report into the Depot Manager.
You will be in a position where your judgement will be important, looking after our specialised team, dealing with day-to-day operations and identifying new avenues of growth to meet our needs.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist in ensuring legal compliance with Operators and Taxi Licences held by Vertas
* Assist with the Management of Priory Taxi and Educational Transport Operations
* Line Management and coaching of Drivers and Passenger Assistants
* Support the Depot Manager with implementing department or group wide initiatives, procedures and processes
* Health and Safety of all colleagues, vehicles, the public and site at Bury St Edmunds Depot
* To deputise for the Depot Manager – Rougham during absence
We want enthusiastic individuals with a positive working attitude to join our team of 4,000 colleagues across the UK. Vertas Group is an inclusive and equal opportunities employer who believes that our people power what we do. We aim to ensure that our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities in which it operates.
Qualifications / Requirements
* Must have PSV Licence
* Team player, engaging and confident leader
* Ideally transport management background
Benefits
Non contractual benefits
* Lifeworks high street and online discounts
* Company Pension
* WeCare 24/7 employee assistance including remote GP and counselling
* Mental Health First Aiders
* Annual Making the Difference Awards
* Refer a friend rewards
* Personal Development opportunities including Aspire to Inspire and self led learning
If you are interested in the role please apply with your updated CV and one of our consultants will call you to discuss next steps.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management
Industries
* Facilities Services
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