Sites Manager - Northfleet, Southend & Colchester in Southend - Arriva

Sites Manager – Bus Operations
Location: Northfleet, Southend & Colchester (multi-site role)

We’re looking for an experienced Sites Manager to lead bus operations across Northfleet, Southend, and Colchester. This is a senior operational leadership role with responsibility for safety, service delivery, people, and financial performance across multiple depots.

You’ll provide strong, visible leadership, ensuring safe, reliable, and customer-focused bus services while driving continuous improvement and operational performance.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead day-to-day operations across multiple depots

• Take full accountability for Health & Safety and operational compliance

• Lead and develop large operational teams and work constructively with Trade Unions

• Manage service delivery, performance, and customer experience

• Own site-level financial performance, budgets, and cost control

• Build strong relationships with local authorities and key stakeholders

• Lead change and continuous improvement initiatives

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience managing a complex operational or multi-site environment

• Strong leadership background with experience managing large teams

• Experience with P&L responsibility and budget control

• Confident working with Trade Unions and managing serious incidents

• Customer-focused mindset with experience handling complaints and disputes

• Strong communicator, resilient, and effective under pressure

Why Join Us?

• Senior leadership role with real operational influence

• Full time, permanent contract

• Opportunity to make a visible impact on local transport services

• Supportive, inclusive organization with career development opportunities

Apply Now

If you’re ready to lead multi-site bus operations and make a meaningful impact on safety, service delivery, and performance, we’d love to hear from you.

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