Transport Manager

Transport Manager

Purpose of Role

Hiring Transport Manager who is responsible for overseeing the safe, efficient, and cost-effective transportation of students and staff. This includes managing school buses routing System, pick up and drop timings and point schedules, maintenance, and compliance with safety regulations

About Manthan School

Manthan is proud to be recognised as one of the leading international day schools by Education World, ranked 3rd in Hyderabad and 18th across India. Families choose our international school for its strong academic record and close-knit community.

Learning at Manthan is engaging and inclusive. Curiosity drives everything we do, encouraging students to explore confidently, ask questions freely and develop a lifelong love of learning.

Students achieve excellent academic results and successful university placements while developing essential life skills.

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students.

Treat everyone with care and respect.

Operate effectively.

Are financially responsible.

Learn continuously.

Transport Manager - Key Responsibilities

• Fleet Management:

  Supervise daily operations of school buses and other transport vehicles.

• Route Planning:

  Design and optimize bus routes for timely and safe pick-up/drop-off

• Safety Compliance:

  Ensure all vehicles meet safety standards and are regularly inspected.

• Maintenance Oversight

  : Schedule and track vehicle servicing, repairs, and cleanliness.

• Budgeting & Cost Control

  : Monitor fuel usage, maintenance costs, and suggest cost-saving measures.

• Record Keeping:

  Maintain logs for vehicle usage, driver attendance, fuel consumption, and incidents.

• Emergency Handling:

  Coordinate response plans for breakdowns, accidents, or delays.

• Stakeholder Communication:

  Liaise with parents, staff, and vendors regarding transport-related concerns

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelors degree
• Minimum 35 years of experience in transport operations, preferably in an educational setting
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Well-Acquainted with the Hyderabad Road Maps. Candidate living in Hyderabad will be given Preference.
• Proficiency in GPS Tracking System software and MS Office
• Good communication and be able to talk to parents and staff and assign bus routes accordingly

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.