Senior Transport & Compliance Officer

Ceredigion County Council; Aberaeron; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Local Government Pension Scheme

Enhanced maternity, adoption and ppa

Job summary

Ceredigion County Council is seeking an experienced Transport Officer to join the Corporate Passenger Transport Unit (CPTU). You will monitor contracted passenger transport services, ensure compliance with policies, contracts and service specifications, and work with operators, schools and stakeholders to resolve operational issues.

You will report to the CPTU Manager, provide supervision to the team, assist with procurement, tender documentation, and safeguard and learning transport

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 4 in Transport or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum four years' transport-related experience.
• Experience with contracted passenger transport operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor contracted passenger transport services for compliance with policies and contracts.
• Resolve operational issues with operators, schools and stakeholders to ensure effective delivery.
• Undertake contractor monitoring, including school visits and roadside surveys, and address performance issues.
• Support procurement, tender preparation and contract management.
• Coordinate Home to School Transport and safeguarding arrangements, including ALN transport.
• Provide reports to senior management and deputise for CPTU Manager.

Skills

Contract monitoring

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

IT literacy

Driving licence

Welsh language willingness

Education

NVQ Level 4 in Transport or equivalent

Tools

Omnibus/Omnitimes timetable software

Job description

Ceredigion County Council is seeking an experienced Transport Officer to join the Corporate Passenger Transport Unit (CPTU). You will monitor contracted passenger transport services, ensure compliance with policies, contracts and service specifications, and work with operators, schools and stakeholders to resolve operational issues.

You will report to the CPTU Manager, provide supervision to the team, assist with procurement, tender documentation, and safeguard and learning transport