Ashley Ballantyne

Ashley Ballantyne is an experienced Workshop Manager at Blackpool Transport Services Limited, overseeing maintenance teams for bus fleet operations since August 2021. Prior to this role, Ashley served as a Service Technician at Blackpool Transport from October 2013 to August 2021, where responsibilities included maintaining and repairing a diverse fleet of buses. Earlier experience includes working as a Service Engineer for Optare PLC from February 2009 to October 2013, tackling technical issues and performing maintenance on various bus types across the UK. Ashley's career began in the British Army as a Lance Corporal, supervising soldiers and specializing in vehicle mechanics from November 2000 to January 2009. Ashley's educational background includes studies at Blackpool and The Fylde College, Lytham St Anne's High School, SEME British Army, and The Manchester College.