Department: Manchester Location: M12 6JS Closing Date: March 27,
About us
We’re Metroline Manchester, the newest addition to the Bee Network, buzzing in Greater Manchester since January ! 🚍
Back in March, we were thrilled to have won four franchise contracts by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) – and just like that, we got to work bringing our services to life. We now operate over routes on behalf of Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) from Hyde Road (Head Office), Tameside, Sharston and Wythenshawe depots.
But who are we, really?
Well, our roots go back to when Metroline first hit the roads of London. Fast forward to today, and we’re proud to be the second largest bus operator in the capital, running around 17% of the city’s scheduled services. Not too shabby, right?
Since, we’ve been part of the global transport powerhouse ComfortDelGro, which operates in 13 countries with a fleet of over 54, vehicles and a team of 24,+ colleagues worldwide.
Here in the UK, our 6,-strong team helps over one million customers get where they need to go every single day – and now, we’re doing it in Manchester too!
Hop on board – we’re just getting started. 🚌✨🐝
Job Summary
Contract: Permanent full time 38 hours per week
Pay: £27,
Location: Head Office M12 6JS
The Trainee Network Planning & Commercial Analyst supports the planning and commercial functions of the business by providing data analysis, operational reporting, and administrative support. The role focuses on ensuring accurate schedule uploads, analysing mileage and hours statistics, maintaining commercial documentation, and assisting in small-scale commercial projects.
Working closely with the Commercial Manager, the trainee will develop analytical, planning, and project coordination skills while contributing to service and scheduling efficiency.
Main Responsibilities
1. Analyse operational and commercial data
2. Produce regular reports on mileage, hours, cost performance
3. Maintain accurate data records within internal systems
4. Identify trends, anomalies, and performance improvement opportunities
5. Upload schedules into the allocation system accurately and on time
6. Validate data integrity between scheduling and allocation systems
7. Support timetable updates and service changes
8. Prepare and manage commercial paperwork (Contract variations)
9. Lead small commercial or operational improvement projects
10. Assist the Commercial Manager on larger projects
11. Coordinate information gathering across departments
12. Liaise with operations, finance, and planning teams
13. Provide ad hoc analytical support as required
Benefits
14. Free Bus Travel for yourself + 3 (companion + 2 children OR 3 children)
15. Pension Scheme Contributions
16. Benefits Hub
17. Employee Assistance Programme
18. Cycle to Work Scheme
Essential Criteria
19. Excellent written and spoken English with the ability to communicate clearly.
20. Excellent attention for detail.
21. Ability to operate as a team player and work well under pressure.
22. Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis)
23. Highly organised, motivated and able to prioritise workload.
24. Ability to manage own workload effectively and work to strict deadlines.
Desirable Criteria
25. Knowledge of Operating and Scheduling Agreements and the Law relating to Domestic Drivers Hours regulations.
26. Knowledge of the Company’s operating area in Greater Manchester.
Hours of Work
The Equality Act
Metroline is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with due regard to legal obligations for protected characteristics i.e. age, disability, marriage and civil partnership, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex and sexual orientation.
Applications
Please email a covering letter of application and CV to the Manchester Talent Acquisition Team at
Applications should include:
27. the reasons you are applying for the post
28. examples of how you meet the skills
29. any relevant qualifications or experience
Apply here