(067400) Transport Services Assistant Northallerton, England
Job description
Salary: Grade G, £26,873 - £29,269 per annum
Vacancy Hours: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Weekend Working: Yes/No
Closing Date: 22.09.2023
Interview Date: 28th September 2023
Venue for Interview: County Hall
Our Service
The Transport Services Team is a key part of the Integrated
Passenger Transport Service within the
Environment Directorate. The team is responsible for the delivery of the
following services across North Yorkshire:
Home to School Transport, Social Care Transport, Local
& CT Bus Services, Bus Information and Infrastructure, Transport Policy,
ENCTS and Transport Operator Performance and Contract Compliance. The team also
works closely with the Councils Fleet and Operations Team who deliver the
Councils “in-house” transport and fleet services.
The Role
As a Transport Services
Assistant you will join a busy team who are responsible for commissioning
transport arrangements to schools and other establishments. You will plan,
review and secure contracts to meet the requirements of a wide variety of
customers. You will communicate transport details with a wide range of people
and you should have experience in effective communication both verbally and in
writing. You will work closely with colleagues managing a busy workload and
will record and update information on various IT systems. You need to be highly
organised, able to work both professionally and calmly. The ability to handle
pressure, find solutions to problems and be confidant to work independently or
as part of a team are essential.
What you will bring
Excellent communication and
organisational skills. You must be a team player, reliable, able to prioritise
your own workload, attention to detail and have good IT skills. Due to the
nature of the work, you must respect the need for confidentiality of personal
information.
What’s in it for you
You will work with a supportive, established team of professionals who
will help you grow and develop within this role. The role is Hybrid working so you will have a blend of working from
County Hall as well as working from home and we will provide you with the
equipment to do this, ensuring you have a work life balance.
Working for us
As a North Yorkshire Council employee you will have access to some great
benefits via our everybody benefit’s scheme such as shopping discounts, home
technology and green car salary sacrifice schemes, financial wellbeing and
health assured and our employee assistance programme to assist with your health
and wellbeing. You will also have access to our local government pension
scheme, a generous plan for your retirement with the option to increase your
monthly contribution if you so wish. For more information on the benefits we
offer please see our Total Rewards Brochure.
To discuss the role, please contact Lindsay Davidson on
email [email protected]
Key Documents:
Job Description
Total Rewards Brochure
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respect of our vacancies.
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a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding
and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all
staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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