A bus firm has appointed a new assistant operations manager.

Bluestar welcomes Chrysie Spurrier to the role, which will see her responsible for the operator’s entire workforce operations and recruitment.

Chrysie joined the firm in 1989 and has progressed as a driver to operations, commercial and assistant operations manager from 2003 and in 2010 was appointed operations support supervisor.

Chrysie said: “I’ve worked with Bluestar for a number of years – first as a driver and then overseeing the operations of our services here in Southampton.”

“My career has been incredibly enjoyable in a field vastly under-represented by women.

“I hope my progress will show that – male or female – it is possible to excel within the bus industry as long as you have the aptitude and determination to succeed,” Chrysie added.