Full job descriptionTransport Officer
£14.83 per hour | 12-Month Temporary Contract | Immediate Start Available
We are seeking an organised and proactive Transport Officer to join a busy Transport Operations Team on a 12-month temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can provide high-quality operational support to the delivery of Home to School Transport services.
The Role
As a Transport Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day delivery of transport services, ensuring transport requests, records, training and compliance activities are managed efficiently and accurately.
Key duties will include:
*Processing transport requests and maintaining accurate records.
*Managing high-volume administration and data entry.
*Liaising with transport operators, internal departments and external stakeholders.
*Attending face-to-face meetings with transport operators and completing DBC checklists.
*Coordinating crew member training, including arranging dates, maintaining records and ensuring compliance requirements are met.
*Monitoring and updating transport-related data and producing reports as required.
*Providing operational support to the Home to School Transport service.
*Ensuring information is recorded accurately and in line with service procedures.
About You
We are looking for a candidate who can hit the ground running and quickly become a valuable member of the team.
You will have:
*Strong administration, organisational and data management skills.
*Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
*Experience managing a high-volume workload and meeting deadlines.
*Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
*Confidence working with databases, spreadsheets and reporting systems.
*The ability to work independently and use initiative.
Desirable Experience
*Previous experience working within a Local Authority.
*Knowledge or experience of Home to School Transport services.
*Experience within transport, education, social care or a local government setting.
Additional Information
*12-month temporary contract
*£14.83 per hour
*Immediate start preferred
*Office attendance required every Monday, with some Tuesdays depending on service needs.
*Full-time hours.
If you have strong administrative experience and are looking for an opportunity to support an essential public service, we would love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration.