Post Ref: CC931
Transport Services provides Fleet Management services for the Council’s fleet of 200+ vehicles including vehicle maintenance, driver training, and vehicle compliance. The service also provides a passenger transport service for children with special educational needs or disabilities, older people and adults with disabilities.
Our aims are to:-• Ensure the Council’s fleet is fit for purpose • Maintain all vehicles to the required standard of safety and compliance• Provide a professional support service to all customers including Council frontline services• Provide a safe and comfortable journey for all service users and employees• Maintain good value, equality and diversity
We are looking to recruit a Transport Support Assistant.
You will be required to provide support within the Transport Support & Fleet Management Team, ensuring service delivery is met.
You will be responsible for inputting, updating and maintaining manual and computerised systems, files and records. You will also provide reception cover, assisting colleagues with their enquiries, liaising with external suppliers for updates on outsourced jobs or orders and updating the Vehicle Services Manager where required. You will also be required to process and deliver orders/invoices via the Councils Financial System, along with updating, maintaining and monitoring other electronic systems within the service area.
We are seeking an individual who has good IT and communications skills. The successful applicant will need to be able to work under pressure and work flexibly as well as been able to prioritise workloads. Previous experience of working in a busy office and meeting strict deadlines would be desirable, but not essential.
The postholder will work under the Council’s Flexitime Scheme, however, the role requires the office to be covered between 08.00-17.00 Mon – Fri, so a rota system is in place to cover the working day.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.
Closing Date: 17th March 2024
Interview Date: 8th April 2024
We may utilise digital interview methods.
As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities for both full and part time staff.
On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.
Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation, including Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic applicants.
All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub.
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, an early submission is advised.
