Careers | Strathclyde Partnership for Transport

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) is the largest of Scotland’s seven Regional Transport Partnerships, established by the Transport (Scotland) Act 2005.  As well as running the iconic Glasgow Subway, SPT delivers an extensive range of public transport services including bus stations and subsidised bus services, delivers projects directly and in partnership with others, and is responsible for preparation of the statutory Regional Transport Strategy for the west of Scotland. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join our Projects team to work on a variety of projects/programmes within the Corporate Programme section.  SPT is managing the process for developing a Strathclyde Regional Bus Strategy (SRBS) and leading the preparation of the Case for Investment (CFI) for Clyde Metro, among a wide range of other projects in support of the Regional Transport Strategy and Corporate Plan. About the Role The Project Manager will be responsible for managing all stages of the project lifecycle, working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.  The postholder will require to have oversight of all project activities, working proactively and independently to manage the execution of key deliverables. About you The successful candidate will have a degree in a related discipline, Project Management qualification or demonstratable project management experience.  You will be a highly motivated individual with excellent organisational and communication skills.  Experience in leading complex and/or multi-disciplinary projects, including the co-ordination of interfaces between internal and external stakeholders is essential. Full time hours will be 35 hours per week Monday to Friday. However, you may be required to undertake work outwith this norm to meet the responsibilities of the post. You will be based at 131 St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Please note, this position falls into the low risk category under the Alcohol and Drugs policy and therefore is subject to for-cause testing procedures. Further details of the role and key responsibilities are set out in the job description. Benefits Working at SPT comes with many benefits you can look forward to: Commitment to your ongoing learning and development 33 days Annual and Public Holiday Entitlement Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme Group Life Assurance Cover Employee Travel Pass Scheme – a Subway Smartcard to travel on the Glasgow Subway for free, plus one for a member of your household Discounted Season Rail Tickets – maximum of £600 towards the cost of an annual rail or bus ticket Flexible working options Cycle to Work Scheme, Childcare Vouchers, Employee Assistance Programme, Long Service Awards, Credit Union How to Apply? SPT is an Equal Opportunities company welcoming applications from a diverse background.   If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you.   SPT encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race. SPT operates blind recruitment, which is the process of removing any and all identification details from candidate application forms.   This includes identifiable personal details such a candidate’s name, gender, ethnicity and age. This information is not visible to our Hiring Managers.   This practice is used to ensure fairness, attract diverse candidates and to remove unconscious bias from our recruitment process.  By implementing this approach, SPT aims to create a level playing field to assess applicants solely based on their skills, qualifications and experience. For applicants with special requirements, or if you have any questions, please email  recruitment@spt.co.uk   quoting the above reference. Closing date: Sunday 8 December 2024 at midnight. Previous applicants need not apply.

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) is the largest of Scotland’s seven regional transport partnerships.  As well as running the iconic Glasgow Subway, SPT delivers an extensive range of public transport services including bus stations and subsidised bus services, manages large transport infrastructure projects and is responsible for delivery of a long-term multi-modal transport strategy for the West of Scotland. About the Role  We have a great opportunity to join the Customer Services department as we continue to improve service delivery to our stakeholders.  The role will involve supporting the Facilities department to provide both hard and soft services within the facilities team. The key responsibilities of the role are set out in the job description and include: Carry out planned preventive maintenance, inspections and response to emergency calls within SPT properties ensuring that work is administered and recorded. Carry out repairs, maintenance, alterations, modifications and small installations of plumbing systems. To react to emergency requests for water ingress and leaking pipework. Carry out work on buildings, equipment, and infrastructure within SPT properties to ensure fixed assets are maintained and fit for purpose. Supporting minor project works such as upgrading of SPT facilities, office moves and rerouting of plumbing pipework.   About You The successful candidate will have general plumbing experience and working in a maintenance environment along with excellent communication, interpersonal, numeracy and literacy skills.  You will have the ability to work both on your own initiative and equally be able to collaborate with others within the team.  You will have good organisational and planning skills and be skilled with workplace paperwork and systems.  You will be flexible and motivated to meet the growing operation of the department and wider organisation. Full time hours will be 35 hours per week on a Monday to Friday basis and you will be based at Buchanan Bus Station, Killermont Street, Glasgow. Further details of the role and key responsibilities are set out in the job description. Please note, this position falls into the  medium-risk  category under the Alcohol and Drugs policy and therefore is subject to random and for-cause testing procedures. What we can offer you SPT actively encourages learning and development and are committed to ongoing learning and development to support career progression. 33 days Annual and Public Holiday Entitlement. Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. Group Life Assurance Cover. Employee Travel Pass Scheme – a Subway Smartcard to travel on the Glasgow Subway for free plus one for a member of your household. Discounted Season Rail/Bus Tickets – maximum of £600 towards the cost of an annual rail or bus ticket. Cycle to Work Scheme, Childcare Vouchers, Employee Assistant Programme, Long Service Awards, Credit Union. How to Apply? Closing date for applications is midnight on  Sunday 8 December 2024 . Previous applicants need not re-apply. As part of the recruitment process you will require to successfully pass both the aptitude test and a medical examination that will include a test for alcohol and drugs. SPT is an Equal Opportunities company welcoming applications from a diverse background.   If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you.   SPT encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race. SPT operates blind recruitment, which is the process of removing any and all identification details from candidate application forms.   This includes identifiable personal details such a candidate’s name, gender, ethnicity and age. This information is not visible to our Hiring Managers.   This practice is used to ensure fairness, attract diverse candidates and to remove unconscious bias from our recruitment process.  By implementing this approach, SPT aims to create a level playing field to assess applicants solely based on their skills, qualifications and experience. For applicants with special requirements, or if you have any questions, please email quoting the above reference.

About SPT Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) is the largest of Scotland’s seven regional transport partnerships. We run the Glasgow Subway, a host of specialist bus services and are responsible for delivering better public transport for all. SPT is the proud custodian of the Glasgow Subway. Our services call at 15 stations, stretching across the West End and City Centre of Glasgow. Over the next few years we will be making history with huge investments that will affect all areas of operations, from new trains to stations upgrades and local community support.  About the Role These roles have become available due to internal promotions and staff development. As a member of the Subway Operations team, you will be responsible for supporting the management of any of SPT’s 15 Subway Stations as well as safety, security and congestion management.   As a Service Delivery Assistant (Stations) you will deliver the best possible service to our Subway customers by providing a safe, secure and clean environment. About You The successful candidates will have excellent communication, interpersonal, numeracy and literacy skills.   You will have experience of working in a customer-facing or front-line customer orientated role in a commercial or operational environment.   A team player who is keen to contribute to the running of the Subway whilst being motivated and ambitious to advance your career.   High levels of concentration and vigilance are key to this role while working in a safety critical environment.   Education to National 5 level in English, Maths/Arithmetic (or equivalent) is essential. Benefits Working at SPT comes with many benefits you can look forward to: 33 Days Annual and Public Holiday Entitlement (pro rata to shift pattern) Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme Group Life Assurance Cover SPT actively encourages learning and development and are committed to ongoing learning and development to support career progression Employee Travel Pass Scheme – a Subway Smartcard to travel on the Glasgow Subway for free plus an additional card for a member of your household Salary Sacrifice Bus or Rail Season Ticket Scheme – subsidised at a maximum of £600 towards the cost Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Long Service Awards, Credit Union Full time hours will be an average of 39 hours a week working up to 5 days out of 7 on a shift pattern.  You will be based at Govan and cover all Subway Stations. How to Apply   To apply, please select the ‘Apply Now’ button to complete an online application form. Closing date for applications is Thursday 12th December 2024 . SPT is an Equal Opportunities company welcoming applications from a diverse background.   If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you.   SPT encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race. SPT operates blind recruitment, which is the process of removing any and all identification details from candidate application forms.   This includes identifiable personal details such a candidate’s name, gender, ethnicity and age. This information is not visible to our Hiring Managers.   This practice is used to ensure fairness, attract diverse candidates and to remove unconscious bias from our recruitment process.  By implementing this approach, SPT aims to create a level playing field to assess applicants solely based on their skills, qualifications and experience. For applicants with special requirements, or if you have any questions please email quoting the above reference.

About SPT   Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) is the largest of Scotland’s seven regional transport partnerships. We run the Glasgow Subway, a host of specialist bus services and are responsible for delivering better public transport for all. SPT is the proud custodian of the Glasgow Subway. Our services call at 15 stations, stretching across the West End and City Centre of Glasgow. Over the next few years, we will be making history with huge investments that will affect all areas of operations, from new trains to stations upgrades and local community support.  SPT is now seeking to recruit a Senior Controller who will be responsible for the safe, efficient and effective operation of Subway train services to meet the needs of all customers, operational teams and contractors.   About the Role As a member of the Control Room team, you will be responsible, during passenger service, for operation of Subway train services in a safe, efficient and effective manner in compliance with the Subway Rule Book and legislative requirements.   Outwith passenger service you will undertake the role of PICOP (Person in Charge of Possession) be responsible for the control and management of possessions. You will provide flexible support to all areas of Subway Operations specifically to facilitate Controller training on new systems within the Operations Control Centre (OCC) for the subway modernisation project. About You You will have an in-depth understanding of train operating principles as well as the Subway Rules, Regulations and Emergency Procedures. Experience as a Service Delivery Officer (Driving) and/or (Stations) is desirable, as well as experience of working in a Control Room environment.   The successful candidate will have Standard Grade Level (A-C or equivalent) in Arithmetic, Maths and English. A transport industry and competence assessor qualification are desirable.   You will be able to demonstrate high levels of flexibility, concentration and vigilance together with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work within a safety critical environment. A highly motivated, professional, reliable and capable individual you will be able to work under pressure while assessing operational situations and taking appropriate action. You will use your communication skills to work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure our services are delivered in a professional manner and deliver positive change. Further details of the role and key responsibilities are set out in the job description. Please note, this position falls into the high risk category under the Alcohol and Drugs policy and therefore is subject to random & for-cause testing procedures. Full time hours will be an average of 35 hours a week a maximum of 5/7 shifts. You will be based at Broomloan Depot. What we can offer…… Working at SPT comes with many benefits you can look forward to: 33 Days Annual and Public Holiday Entitlement then 41 days after 5 years’ service (pro rata to shift pattern) Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme Group Life Assurance Cover SPT actively encourages learning and development and are committed to ongoing learning and development to support career progression Employee Travel Pass Scheme – a Subway Smartcard to travel on the Glasgow Subway for free plus an additional card for a member of your household Salary Sacrifice Bus or Rail Season Ticket Scheme – subsidised at a maximum of £600 towards the cost Cycle to Work Scheme, Childcare Vouchers, Employee Assistance Programme, Long Service Awards, Credit Union How to Apply   To apply, please select the ‘apply now’ button to complete an online application form. Closing date for applications will be Sunday 15th December at midnight. As part of the recruitment process you will require to successfully pass both the aptitude test and a medical examination that will include a test for alcohol and drugs. SPT is an Equal Opportunities company welcoming applications from a diverse background.   If you have the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you.   SPT encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or race. SPT operates blind recruitment, which is the process of removing any and all identification details from candidate application forms.   This includes identifiable personal details such a candidate’s name, gender, ethnicity, and age. This information is not visible to our Hiring Managers.   This practice is used to ensure fairness, attract diverse candidates and to remove unconscious bias from our recruitment process.  By implementing this approach, SPT aims to create a level playing field to assess applicants solely based on their skills, qualifications and experience. For applicants with special requirements, or if you have any questions, please email quoting the above reference.