Diamond Bus North West recognised as 'good employer'

Diamond Bus North West has been appointed as the first bus operator to be appointed as a member of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter

The scheme, works towards improving employment standards across the region and judges workplaces against secure work, flexible work, pay, engagement and voice, recruitment, people management and health and wellbeing.

Diamond, which has a depot on Weston Street in Great Lever, employs more than 800 staff across its depots in Bolton and Eccles.

Emma Woods, group head of HR, who led the application for Diamond Bus North West, said: "Becoming a member of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter is a real achievement and builds on a fantastic year for the company.

"I am delighted that we have been recognised for all our efforts to create/provide an exceptional environment for our team of employees."

Matthew Rawlinson, managing director for Diamond Bus North West said: "Diamond Bus North West has been a major part of the Greater Manchester Transport Sector since 2015, we’ve grown from strength to strength and now employ over 800 staff across our two sites in Greater Manchester, in the last year alone, we’ve been named as Best City Bus Operator of the Year along with being named the Second Best UK Bus Operator of the Year at the UK Bus Awards 2022.

Diamond is now a member of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter (Image: Diamond Bus NW)

"These wins were coupled with the company be named Company of the Year at The Bolton News Awards 2022.

"Being the first Bus Operator in Greater Manchester to be appointed a member of the Good Employment Charter, we have shown our commitment to our staff and the community from which we recruit, ensuring our team are happy, feel valued, and confident at work."

Bob Dunn, Executive Director for Diamond Bus North West said: "It is an honour that we are now a member of the Good Employment Charter, this highlights the dedication that all our team has put in to provide the high level of service that we do for the Greater Manchester region.

"In December 2022 Diamond Bus North West became one of the pioneers in the new Franchising Market in Greater Manchester being awarded 7 of the 9 franchises within the first phase.

"These awards are testament to the work ethic and culture we have strived so hard to achieve in the company.

"Being the first Transport Operator to become a member of the Good Employment Charter shows the dedication that the company has to the Greater Manchester Region, since 2015, we have strived to support the community and with this accreditation we will continue to support the community and provide the level of service that they rely on."