The Opportunity
In this role, you will support the Transport Coordinator and Area Coordinator to ensure the safe and efficient running of the passenger transport service.
You will undertake relief driving when required and ensure that a professional and customer focused approach is used to do so. You will provide an efficient driving service to passengers, following instructions in a flexible manner to cover for planned and unplanned absence in the team.
You will also be the first point of contact for drivers for any vehicle related issues, and responsible for assessing the vehicles’ road worthiness with the support of the Transport Coordinator.
About you
Some of the key skills, experience and knowledge required to be successful in the role include:
- Valid UK driving licence, including category D1 or PCV
- Ability to drive safely and considerately in line with the Highway Code.
- Basic numeracy and literacy to enable good communication skills and foster good working relationships with colleagues, whilst building trust with passengers.
- Competent IT skills to enable use of Microsoft Office Applications.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and problem solve whilst out on the road.
- Experience of working as part of a team to deliver the service.
For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.
About us
The Transport Provision Team is part of the Transport Co-ordination Department. The team plans and provides passenger transport solutions. These services are provided to eligible children and allows them to get to school which supports the bus network providing millions of bus journeys each year.
The Transport Provision Team provides specialist transport for people with special needs, using its own fleet of vehicles, many of which are fully accessible. The Transport Provision Team covers the whole of West Sussex and operates out of three bases in Chichester, Horsham and Worthing.
For more information on the service, please visit our dedicated webpage for all things schools transport recruitment here.
Further information
The reference number for this role is EIE01590.
For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Ryan Posgate at [email protected]
For issues or queries regarding your application please contact [email protected]
To apply, please follow the links below to complete an application form and upload your CV. In your application, please outline your motivations for applying and explain how you meet the key skills listed in full and the experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.
Equity, inclusion, accessibility and diversity is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all cultures, ethnicities, identities, backgrounds and lived experiences, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our application help page.
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Job Reference: EIE01590
