Job Description

Department:

Engineering, Manchester

Location:

Hyde Road (M12 6JS)

Closing Date:

July 31, 2025


About us


Metroline Manchester is a recently formed subsidiary of ComfortDelGro, in March 2024 we were awarded contracts to operate four franchises and join the Bee Network in Greater Manchester by Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA). Metroline was formed in 1989, fourth largest bus operator in London running about 17 percent of the city's scheduled bus services and has been a part of the largest private land transport company Comfort Del Gro since 2000. Here at Metroline we are 6,000 colleagues strong across the UK and help carry over one million of our customers every day, whilst Comfort Del Gro operates in 12 countries with a global fleet of over 40,000 vehicles and more than 22,000 colleagues.


Job Summary


The Zero Emission Transformation Lead will be responsible for overseeing and enhancing all aspects of the transition to electric buses. This role requires strategic planning, technical expertise, and cross-functional working to ensure the successful operation of zero-emission bus services.

Data Analytics:

Extract and analyse data from the various EV telematics systems and recommend options to improve performance. Including Bus maintenance cycles. Electricity usage and pricing, to minimise overall costs.

Battery:

Work with Bus OEMs to set optimal battery charging SOP, and assess for continuous improvement. Using data collated, recommend optimal warranty terms, battery changing life cycles.

Charging Infrastructure:

Work with infrastructure providers and energy suppliers to ensure efficient and cost-effective charging solutions. Monitor efficiency of charging infrastructure to identify and mitigate waste. Monitor energy consumption and charging schedules to maximise vehicle availability. Reviewing Fire Safety protocols and brining best practices and minimising safety risks

Network Planning - Schedules:

Work closely with network planning and performance teams to adapt service patterns to the operational realities of electric buses, considering charging cycles and range limitations.

Depot Operations Planning, including Shunting:

Develop and implement depot operations strategies to accommodate electric bus charging and vehicle movements efficiently. Oversee shunting operations to ensure buses are positioned correctly for charging and deployment. Coordinate with maintenance teams to schedule vehicle servicing in alignment with operational needs.

Training:

Lead the development and delivery of tailored training programs for drivers on electric vehicle handling, range optimisation, and safety. Foster a culture of continuous learning and adaptation within the workforce as new technologies emerge.

Competence & Skills:

Relationship management

- Able to build lasting relationships with internal and external stakeholders/suppliers.

Good attention to detail

- careful and thorough review of documents and figures to ensure accuracy of written and numeric information and commercial objectives are met. Must be proactive, methodical and results orientated.

Communication

- presents information and ideas confidently and effectively. Is friendly and engages others across the business in open, honest and productive conversations and has experience in negotiation and tendering.

Thinking & Problem Solving

- analyses issues and breaks them into component parts. Makes systematic and rational judgements based on relevant information with the ability to use initiative and identify solutions when a problem or difficult situation arises.

Commercial Awareness

- understands and applies commercial and financial principles. Exploits opportunities to improve results and add value to the business.

Negotiation & influencing skills

- influences, convinces, or impresses others in a way that results in acceptance, agreement or behaviour change.

Literacy & Numeracy

- expresses complex issues clearly in writing together with the ability to collate and interpret statistical data.

Personal Resilience

- Able to manage own workload effectively working to strict deadlines and work well under pressure.

Operational management

- an understanding/appreciation of the service requirements and the management of day-to-day operational issues.


Benefits


Free Bus Travel for yourself + 3 (companion + 2 children OR 3 children) Free on-site parking Pension Scheme Contributions Benefits Hub Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to Work Scheme Essential Criteria


Proven experience in fleet transformation, transport operations, or sustainability projects. Knowledge of energy management, including charging strategies and grid interactions. Excellent data analytics and use of data to drive continuous improvement. Commercially astute and financial literate. Strong stakeholder management, negotiation and communication abilities (both with internal and external parties).

Desirable Criteria:

Understanding of electric vehicle infrastructure, depot operations, and scheduling optimisation. Experience in training program development and implementation. Project management skills. Hours of Work


38 hours per week. Flexibility required for hours/days worked (including weekends) in line with operational requirements.

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.