Transport Officer
United Kingdom
I am currently recruiting for a Transport Officer on behalf of my client, a leading public sector organisation based in Leicestershire (LE3).
You will assist in the effective, efficient and legally compliant delivery of passenger transport services.
Duties will include:
To ensure the effective and efficient planning and procurement of passenger transport services both manually and using available ICT systems.
Ensure vehicles are properly licensed and insured appropriately by the contractor, maintaining administrative procedures as appropriate
To co-ordinate inspections of contract time-keeping, contract operation and other matters relevant to the County’s duties in respect of passenger transport
Maintain up to date and accurate records, including control and maintenance of the Transport Databases
The role does include On Call which is per rota taking calls on the helpline.
To be successful in this role, you will:
Need to be able to drive and have transport as you will be required to travel between the depots around Leicestershire County to attend meetings
Have empathy when solving issues, as there are families/carers involved.
Have experience in running and attending meetings
Be a team player
Analysis of loading and/or statistical information
Working in a transport procurement environment
Using databases and spreadsheets to produce reports
Co-ordination and ensuring efficient organisation of transport services
This role is full time, 37 hours per week from Monday-Friday. Pay rate is £12.69 PAYE or £16.89 via Umbrella.
Please apply today for a chance of an immediate interview!
What Reed can offer you as a temporary employee:
A dedicated consultant who will act as your key point of contact during and between any bookings
Secure & online time sheet system which is quick and easy to use
A self-service portal to access holiday requests/ Payslips/ P45 at your own leisure
A dedicated payroll team
Access to free training
Access to discount club/ healthcare/ reed rewards
Pension /paid holiday scheme/ maternity benefits
Contacts for other Reed consultants and divisions
Opportunities to work with some of the UKs leading employers including local authorities, NHS and local SME's