Radio Controller

First ltd

Radio Controller

Salary Not Specified

First ltd, Bristol

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 12 Jun | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 55464fa6b874463dacc4bbd36ff74916

Full Job Description

  • To ensure we build strong teams to consistently deliver a great service every day, in order to delight and exceed the customer expectations.


  • To ensure a safe, punctual, reliable, and cost-effective delivery of services by:

  • Managing the flow of drivers and vehicles out of depot, along route and back into depot.

  • Identifying and communicating issues with schedules, allocations, specific drivers, and/or vehicl

  • Forward planning on-the-day service requirements through to end-of-

  • To ensure we build strong teams and consistently deliver a great service every day in order to delight and exceed the customer's expectations.


  • Main Duties
  • To provide leadership to the driving staff as a key representative of the management team, including handling queries and communicating business priorities.

  • To oversee the Driver reporting.

  • + To cover service due to absence on the day.
    + To ensure accurate recording of drivers' duties and att
    + To ensure drivers leave the depot on time.
    + To ensure the correct vehicle allocati
    + To deal with external calls and issues, which may include complaints and queri
    + To liaise with Engineering Supervisor and Radio Controller to maximise resour
    + To liaise with city or town centre Supervisors and Inspector
    + To take charge of emergency situati
    + To liaise with depot management to ensure issues are communicat
    + To keep staff updated on relevant informati
    + To ensure comprehensive hand-over and coordination across shifts.
    + To manage the cash collection from depot
    + To maintain records of all events on the day (changeovers, breakdowns, congestion).
    + To record lost mileage, ideally directly into EP Morris or other system.
    + As needed, to record payroll information to Grampi
    + To maintain records of ticket machines and driver modules.
    + To ensure all depot machines are working (cash, module, depot readers, etc.).
    + To ensure there is sufficient ticket roll supply.
    + To carry out daily random checks on Drivers equipment.
    + To ensure a high standard of Driver appearance.
    + To actively monitor route punctuality, communicating corrective action to Drivers to prevent punctuality issues.
    + To provide information and actions to drivers.
    + To ensure that drivers can communicate issues and problems.
    + To devise alternative disruption plans.
    + To liaise with Controllers to ensure service delivery is effective and efficient.
    + To liaise with City or town Centre Supervisors and Inspectors, engineering for breakdowns and changeovers, fostering a productive relationship.

  • Your health is important to us which is why we offer Simply Health & Smart Health for you and your dependents at no cost to you! This offering includes cash back benefits across optical & dental as well as virtual GP appointments, mental health support and nutrition and fitness advise. Our EAP provision offers 24hr, 365 days a year mental health support

  • We are also committed to your financial wellbeing, and we offer a platform with many discounts on high street brands and supermarkets etc

  • Working at First you also receive discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months service as well as a free bus pass

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • 25 days' holiday + bank holidays

  • Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted First Group shares

  • Enhanced maternity / paternity pay

  • Flexible working


  • We put a big focus on physical and mental wellbeing at First Bus. We recognise that anyone can be affected by the stresses and strain of work, or life outside it. You'll find a range of health-promotion initiatives, and you will have 24/7 access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.