Optare recognised for its contribution to Environment and Green Technology

Optare was awarded for its excellence in environment and green technology by the Indo European Business Forum at a recent awards ceremony at the House of Lords, Westminster, London.

The award was collected by Enrico Vassallo, CEO, who commented, “ We are thrilled to be recognised for our continued contribution to the environment and green technology, through the development of fuel efficiency technologies and our zero emissions, fully electric vehicles.”

Working with us

As part of a global group, we are one of the UK’s leading bus manufacturing companies employing around 350 people across our business. Our parent, Ashok Leyland, part of the Hinduja Group, is ranked within the top four global bus manufacturers.

We believe that a highly skilled and appropriately trained workforce is a key ingredient to our continued success and we are always looking for people who have the necessary skills, knowledge and experience coupled with drive, ambition and commitment to take our business forward in our effort to maintain our reputation as the most innovative bus manufacturer in the UK.

In return we have attractive remuneration and benefits packages appropriate to each opportunity within the Company. We also offer a comprehensive apprenticeship programme to help us develop the technical experts of the future. This gives young people the chance to pursue a number of different skills in a selection of trades such as coach-builders, auto electricians, welders, mechanics and paint-sprayers.

Our main manufacturing site is in Sherburn in Elmet, Leeds, Yorkshire, and we have also established several service centres and product support locations across the country.