Operations Manager Ashford

Ashford - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Salary

Competitive

Operations Manager Ashford

Does the thought of leading our Ashford operation of 140 colleagues and 63 vehicles sound right up your street How about working in the heart of the South East community to deliver an amazing service to our hugely valued customers every day Then read on because this could well be the opportunity youve been waiting for!

We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Operations Manager to lead inspire and support our team.

Whatever your background youll be passionate about people motivating and leading your colleagues to deliver a safe efficient and effective transport service to the incredible Ashford community. Your success in this role will also be a major contributor to our wider South East business.

We dont just want managers to manage run out and KPIs we want inspirational leaders who will drive forward our success with kindness and passion. So what could you do in our Ashford depot

Working within a dedicated team the main aim of the game is to ensure our services leave the depot on time with our customer-focussed drivers ready and able to meet our customers expectations.

To do this youll lead motivate develop and engage your colleagues and promote a close and constructive partnership with the engineering commercial and service delivery teams.

The responsibility to respond quickly to any problems will be yours so youll have the opportunity to make a direct and hugely positive impact on our customers and our business.

You will be responsible for ensuring you have the right people in the right place at the right time you will develop your team to ensure competency with great behaviours so they deliver the high standards of service we expect.

Ultimately the performance of Ashford depot will be in your hands service security safety and standardsso this is an incredible career opportunity.

Its not all inward facing; we will encourage you to take an active role in developing and enhancing relationships with your local stakeholders such as local councillors and other high profile bodies.

Wed love to have you onboard if:

You have good proven leadership capabilities within a changing environment.
Your communication skills are strong to build excellent relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
You are a confident self-starter and able to always motivate others.
You are an excellent team player and able to support your team and the wider South East management to the wider organisation.

Does this sound like you and somewhere youd like to be

If so apply through our Stagecoach careers site by Wednesday 31st December 2025 with a CV and cover letter.

Or apply by email to

Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer striving for a culture where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences people bring are truly appreciated. We welcome applications from all irrespective of gender ethnicity race religion beliefs disability neurodiversity sexual orientation or age.

Location:

Stagecoach Ashford Depot Cobs Wood Industrial Estate Ashford Kent TN23 1EL

Required Experience:

Manager

SalaryCompetitiveOperations Manager AshfordDoes the thought of leading our Ashford operation of 140 colleagues and 63 vehicles sound right up your street How about working in the heart of the South East community to deliver an amazing service to our hugely valued customers every day Then read on be...