Paul Sandru
Bromley,UK
Summary
Experienced Bus Driver and Roadside Controller currently working at Arriva London, with hands-on experience in real-time service regulation, driver coordination, and incident management. Strong operational understanding of London bus services and actively progressing through iBus Controller training. Proven ability to manage service disruptions, support drivers, and maintain service reliability under pressure. Seeking a Controller / iBus Controller position within a London bus operation.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Roadside Controller
Arriva London
West Norwood, Lambeth
2024.06 - Current
• Support real-time service regulation on active routes
• Coordinate directly with drivers to manage delays and disruptions
• Make operational decisions to maintain service reliability
• Respond to incidents and provide immediate solutions in live environments
• Liaise with control room and operational teams
Bus driver
Arriva London
West Norwood, Lambeth
2023.04 - Current
• Operate TfL bus services in accordance with strict schedules and safety standards
• Maintain punctuality and adapt to traffic and operational disruptions
• Communicate effectively with control regarding delays, incidents, and route issues
• Deliver high standards of customer service in a fast-paced urban environment
iBus Controller Training(In Progress)
Arriva London
Purley, Croydon
2025.04 - 2025.05
• Learning real-time fleet monitoring and service regulation using iBus system
• Understanding TfL performance targets and operational procedures
• Developing decision-making skills in high-pressure control environments
Education
II. Rakoczi Ferenc Secondary School
Hungary 2010.09 - 2015.05
Skills
Real-time service control (London bus operations)
iBus system knowledge (in training)
Driver coordination & support
Incident and disruption management
Radio & telecommunication systems
Service regulation & timetable control
Decision-making under pressure
Strong situational awareness
Team collaboration & communication
Certification
•Category D Driving Licence
• Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence)
Languages
Hungarian
Native
English
Fluent
Additional Information
• Available for shift work (including nights and weekends)
• Strong knowledge of London bus network operations
• Calm and effective under pressure
• Career progression focused within transport control
Timeline
iBus Controller Training(In Progress)
Arriva London
2025.04 - 2025.05
Roadside Controller
Arriva London
2024.06 - Current
Bus driver
Arriva London
2023.04 - Current
II. Rakoczi Ferenc Secondary School
2010.09 - 2015.05