Job Title: Network Planner
Location: Leeds
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
About Us
AtFirst Bus, we are one of the UK's largest bus operators, playing a vital role in connecting people, businesses, and communities. Every day, we help millions of customers get to where they need to go, whether it's for work, education, or leisure. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, we're driving forward greener, smarter, and more efficient ways of travel.
Our mission is to provide safe, reliable, and accessible transport solutions that enhance the lives of our customers. We're not just about buses; we're about people—our dedicated team members and the communities we serve.
As part of the widerFirstGroup, we're proud to be a business that values inclusion, collaboration, and professional development. At First Bus, you'll find a workplace that thrives on innovation, supports career growth, and makes a real difference to people's lives.
About the role
The Network Planner role is an integral part of the business and focus is on service profitability, punctuality, quality and efficiency. The role holder will look to optimise supply and demand using data and willsupport the Network Performance Manager in rolling out and utilizing new technology for improving network performance.
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities
Reporting to the Network Performance Manager, supporting on the following:
* Monitoring and reporting on service profitability, and driving profitability improvement at route level
* Monitoring and making suggestions for improvement to punctuality performance through use of advanced technology
* Monitoring performance of the road network and, with support from line management, making suggestions to internal and external stakeholders (including local authority partners) with the aim of improving overall journey speed and reducing variability
* To identify local network growth initiatives through analysis, and to assist with smooth implementation of these
* To support with maximising revenue opportunities and cost efficiencies, through optimal deployment of vehicle fleet
* Support the Network Performance Manager in producing network or route development proposals with full cost/ benefit analysis, for submission to the Senior Leadership Team for approval
* Feed into, where required, the preparation of tender bids for submission to the Senior Leadership Team for approval
* Ensure that all bus service registrations are done in a timely manner
* Support to the Network Performance Manager for all other reasonable duties, as required
Skills, Experience and Qualifications Required
* Strong analytical capabilities
* Sound financial understanding and should be able to demonstrate experience of performing cost/ benefit analysis
* Commercial awareness
* Excellent communication skills
* Aptitude to build and maintain stakeholder relations
* Excellent customer service focus
* Knowledge of the bus operating environment
* Geographical knowledge of West and North Yorkshire
Rewards & Benefits
* 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 offers24hr, 365 days a year mental healthsupport
* We are also committed to your financial wellbeing, and we offer a platformwith 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 serviceas 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.
Please apply now. We look forward to receiving your application.
Public transport serves everyone, whatever their differences. At First Bus, we want to be an employer open to you, no matter what your differences are. We aspire to be an inclusive organisation because diverse backgrounds, thinking and experiences bring so many benefits to our customers, communities and people. We welcome applications from all.
Applicants are advised that background checks will be conducted as a standard part of our recruitment process.
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