Public Transport Operations Manager

On-site in Albacete·Full-time·Added yesterday

Vectalia

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Overview

Job details

Permanent contract
Full-time hours.

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
Vectalia doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work on-site in Albacete
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 5+ years of experience
Mid-level role.
University degree
“Grado universitario en ADE, logística, transporte, económicas o similar.” — per the ad.

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Pay & benefits

What you'll get

🎁What do we offer?

Full-time permanent contract.
Professional development in one of the leading companies in the sector.
Flexible schedule from Monday to Thursday from 8:00h to 17:30h (1 hour for lunch) and Friday from 8:00h-15:00h. From June 15th to September 15th: intensive working day from 8:00h to 15:00h.

Requirements

What we're looking for

🌟What are we looking for?

University degree in Business Administration, logistics, transport, economics, or similar.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in similar positions.

Nice to have

Valuable additional postgraduate training in transport, training in economic management and cost analysis, transport regulations, or similar.

The role

We are looking to hire a Public Transport Operations Manager who is familiar with managing a wide variety of collective bargaining agreements.

What you'll do

🔎What will your duties be?

Manage and supervise urban transport services, ensuring compliance with current regulations, service quality, and correct operational planning.
Supervise operational planning, guaranteeing an efficient allocation of resources (fleet and drivers) and compliance with service levels.
Control the area's profit and loss statement, monitoring costs, margins, and operational KPIs (occupancy, punctuality, efficiency).
Act as the primary interlocutor with public bodies and local administrations regarding authorizations, inspections, and tenders.
Participate in the preparation and management of public tenders, including the analysis of specifications and the preparation of technical-economic proposals.
Manage the area's labor relations, acting as an interlocutor with the works council and union sections, participating in negotiations and conflict resolution.
Coordinate with the maintenance, administration, and commercial areas to guarantee the correct provision of service and the optimization of resources.
Drive the continuous improvement of operational processes and service quality, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.

About Vectalia

Vectalia is a European transport and mobility group operating urban and intercity bus networks, as well as facility services such as cleaning and security, primarily across Spain and France. The company manages public transport concessions and employs thousands of workers, positioning itself as a key player in regional mobility and facility management.

In Spain, Vectalia operates under the Vectalia brand with a significant presence in the Valencian Community, including a headquarters in Alicante, and has offices in cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, and Málaga. The company actively recruits for a wide range of operational roles — from bus drivers and mechanics to security guards, cleaners, and administrative staff — making it a relevant employer for international professionals seeking stable, blue-collar or operational positions in Spain's transport and facility services sector.

Industry: Public Transport
Founded: 1995
Employees: 10,000–15,000
Headquarters: Alicante, Spain
In Spain: Alicante, Madrid, Barcelona and 8 more
Website: vectalia.es

Good to know if you are moving

Vectalia operates in several European countries, offering opportunities for cross-border mobility within the group.
The company is a major employer in the Valencian Community, with a high concentration of roles in Alicante and its surroundings.
Many operational roles (bus drivers, mechanics, security guards) are covered by Spanish collective bargaining agreements, which can be a learning curve for international hires.
The company regularly publishes job openings on its own careers portal, indicating an active and continuous recruitment effort.
While Spanish language skills are essential for most customer-facing roles, some technical and back-office positions may be more accessible for non-Spanish speakers.

In their own words

About the company & team

Vectalia is a business group with over one hundred years of experience, consolidating itself as a national benchmark in the provision of services, transport and mobility.

We are a company fully committed to Equal Opportunities. We firmly believe in the unique talent of each individual and recognise that diversity enriches teams, promoting more innovative, creative and efficient organisations.