Logistics and Area Supervisor - Cumberland - CMB2808i

Cumberland Council; Workington; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland Council in the Workington area is recruiting for two Logistics and Area Supervisors to oversee a team delivering Home to School, College and Adult Social Care transport. The role involves line-managing drivers and passenger assistants, ensuring compliant operations, and coordinating with other area supervisors.

Work base is at council offices with occasional home working discussed at interview. Applicants should have experience in managing people, be self-motivated, and able to make

Qualifications

• Experience in managing people and supervising a transport team.
• Knowledge of passenger transport operations in Cumbria is advantageous.
• Able to work flexibly around an operational day and make independent decisions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of drivers and passenger assistants.
• Supervise the CTOT team and coordinate daily transport operations.
• Cover Carlisle/Dalston area when required.

Job description

Logistics and Area Supervisor

*Internal Applicants Only*

Salary: £37,563 to £38,510 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Lillyhall, Workington

Contract: 1 x Fixed-term position for 18 months

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About This Opportunity

CTOT, the in-house Council transport team, are looking to recruit two Logistics and Area Supervisors who will be responsible for line‑managing a team of drivers and passenger assistants. The team deliver Home to School (SENDS, Mainstream), College and Adult Social Care transport. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team delivering operational passenger transport in a varied role.

This post holder will be responsible for operations in the Workington area of Cumberland Council, and workbase will be one of the Council’s based offices as well as the opportunity to work from home on occasion which this will be discussed at interview.

You should be experienced in managing people, self‑motivated, an independent thinker, confident in your own decision making and able to work flexibly around an operational day. As well as the supervision of your team, and ensuring compliance of all operational aspects you will also work closely with the other area supervisors in the CTOT team and may be required to cover Carlisle/Dalston occasionally.

Experience of logistics and a knowledge of the geography of Cumbria is advantageous.

Candidates who are successful through the interview process will also be required to take a minibus driving assessment which will be held on the same day of interview.

Who We’re Looking For

We're looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.

We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.

Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

Contact

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Tricia Wilkinson by emailing [e-mail].

DBS Checks

Enhanced DBS check with a Children’s and Adults Barred List check.

Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with adults and Children. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults and Children.

Guaranteed Interviews

• Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
• Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
• Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).

If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.

Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments

We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

If you need any reasonable adjustments

to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing [e-mail]. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Application and Interview information

• Closing date: 25th November 2026
• Interview date:07th December 2026

Please Read The Supporting Information

• Post Specification

Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:

• Our Staff Benefits
• Candidate Support
• About Cumberland Council