Passenger Transport Infrastructure Assistant

Hampshire County Council; Winchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Flexi-time

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking a Passenger Transport Infrastructure Assistant to join the Local Bus Infrastructure Team at Elizabeth II Court, Winchester. The role focuses on upgrading bus stop facilities across the county and supporting the infrastructure team with related tasks.

You will survey stops, plan improvements and install assets while ensuring accessibility standards are met. A hands-on, careful worker with safety awareness is essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Experience of hands-on maintenance or manual tasks requiring attention to detail.
• Strong health and safety awareness and ability to report hazards.
• Reliable, proactive and able to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Survey bus stop infrastructure and plan required improvements.
• Install assets such as timetable cases, flags and poles.
• Carry out minor maintenance works and liaise with contractors.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Health and safety awareness

Job description

Job Reference: HCC624981
Salary Range: £26,018 - £27,111 per annum
Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Temporary until 30 September 2028
Closing Date: 4 October 2026
Interview Date: 21 & 22 October 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Passenger Transport Infrastructure Assistant to join our Passenger Transport Team at Hampshire County Council.

Are you looking for a challenging and diverse role working as part of a friendly and supportive team, with an opportunity to make a real difference?

The Passenger Transport Team plays an important role in delivering local bus infrastructure to the bus network across Hampshire.

The Role:

As a member of the Passenger Transport Team, you will work in a small team delivering upgrades to bus stop infrastructure at a variety of locations on Hampshire's local bus network and to support the local bus infrastructure team with relevant tasks.

What you’ll do:

As part of Hampshire's Local Bus Infrastructure Team, you'll help improve and maintain bus stop facilities across the county. The role includes surveying bus stop infrastructure, identifying and planning required improvements, installing new assets such as timetable cases, flags and poles, and carrying out minor maintenance works. You'll also work closely with contractors and suppliers to deliver infrastructure upgrades and ensure all installations meet accessibility standards and relevant legislation, helping to provide a safe, accessible and high-quality experience for bus passengers.

What we’re looking for:

We're looking for a practical, self-motivated individual with experience of hands-on maintenance or manual tasks that require a high level of attention to detail. You'll be confident working independently, managing your workload effectively, and taking ownership of tasks with minimal supervision. A strong awareness of health and safety is essential, including the ability to identify potential risks and accurately report accidents, incidents and near misses. Above all, you'll be reliable, proactive and committed to maintaining high standards in everything you do.

Our benefits package includes details of the holiday entitlement, pension scheme, flexi-time scheme, family friendly policies and interest free travel loans and discounts. We offer a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of, where you are empowered to be your best and a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles.

Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A modern, forward-looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment.

Hampshire County Council is also a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offers a great work life balance.

Passenger Transport Infrastructure Assistant Candidate Pack

Please note this post is Politically Restricted.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.