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Passenger transport manager : Salary and conditions

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  • Range of typical starting salaries: £15,000 - £25,000. Starting salaries vary depending on the employer. For example, graduates on training schemes with major bus/rail companies may earn around £20,000 - £25,000.
  • Range of typical salaries at senior level/with experience: £30,000 - £45,000, with senior managers earning £50,000 plus.
  • Salaries vary considerably according to the geographical location, sector and size and nature of the employing organisation, with salaries normally higher in London.
  • Typical benefits in the public sector include flexitime, pension scheme and health insurance. In the private sector, benefits may include a company pension and free/reduced-cost travel with the company.
  • Working hours vary according to the industry and sector, with senior posts in the public sector offering set hours, with a typical 35-37 hour week, 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Working hours in the private sector are typically 40 hours a week, with shift or weekend work common, although allowances are paid for shift work and unsocial hours.
  • Depending on the industry and sector, the work can be both office and site/depot based, with some roles involving regular travel, both within the UK and internationally.
  • Self-employment and freelance work are possible although not common. Part-time work or career breaks may be possible in some organisations, although more likely to be offered within the public sector.
  • The dress code can vary but tends to be conservative for the majority of organisations.
 
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Written by AGCAS editors
Date: 
April 2011
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