Transport Coordinator

Transport Coordinator Horsham, England

WSCC
Full Time Horsham, England 25409 - 27852 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

About Us


West Sussex County Council (WSCC) operate a range of home to school and adults services transport routes across the County.

As part of our team, you will enable vulnerable people to achieve the best possible personal outcomes. You will do this by providing a reliable and consistent, safe transport service.

We're looking for people with an outward looking, caring and professional approach. The ideal person will naturally go above and beyond; acknowledging that our passengers value a friendly face and someone who is thoughtful and considerate.

Sound like an opportunity you would be interested in, Read more.


About The Job


Salary:
£25,409 - £27,852 per annum.

Working Pattern: Full-time, 37 hours per week.

Contract Length: Permanent.

Location: Hop Oast Depot, Horsham, RH13 0AR

Interview date: Week commencing Tuesday 4th July

As a Transport Coordinator you will lead in the daily running of our depot’s vehicles including specialist accessible minibuses.

Part of your role will consist of supporting and recruiting a team of drivers, approximately 50. You will ensure that the relevant vehicles and driver resource are available to deliver our vital service. This will include an understanding of the customer requirements, matching resources to need in a timely and cost-effective manner.

The role will work closely with Fleet Management to ensure they supply the appropriately sourced and maintained fleet vehicles for their area.

The role reports to one of the Area Co-ordinators.


Rewards and Benefits


In addition to working within a great team and a brilliant opportunity you will receive:

  • A competitive salary.
  • Generous annual leave.
  • A generous pension scheme.
  • Training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring.
  • A range of discounts (Including Samsung, Argos, Wickes, TUI, Deliveroo and Asos).
  • Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres.
  • A range of commuting and business travel discount and initiatives.

For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee, go to our Rewards and Benefits page.


What we want from you:


Key Skills:

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to anticipate and identify problems, plan solutions, make sound pragmatic problem-solving decisions and make best use of available resources.
  • Strong customer focus with the ability to work within a team.
  • Good people related skills for managing drivers and to work with colleagues in the area teams to deliver excellent services.
  • Ability to remain calm when under pressure and possibly make dynamic decisions.

Qualifications and/or experience:

  • Full current drivers D1 licence.
  • Sound and accurate IT knowledge.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of passenger transport operations including use of relevant safety equipment such as tail lifts, and tie-down equipment.
  • Demonstrable customer service skills.
  • Proven successful experience of working as part of a team and effectively meet objectives within agreed/necessary timescales.

Further Information


The reference number for this role is EIE01173 .

For issues or queries regarding your application please contact [email protected].

To apply, upload your CV and complete the application explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults

This post is subject to satisfactory references, health check.

West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.

For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran’s Guaranteed Interview Scheme, this can be found on our application help page.


Job Reference: EIE01173

Transport Coordinator
WSCC

www.westsussex.gov.uk
Chichester, United Kingdom
Becky Shaw
Unknown / Non-Applicable
1001 to 5000 Employees
Company - Public
Municipal Agencies
1898
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