Team Leader -Transport Operations

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council; Halifax; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council invites applications for a full-time Team Leader in Transport Services to supervise a team of 40-50 Drivers and Passenger Attendants, ensuring safe, dignified journeys for children with special needs and adults with disabilities.

The role requires a full UK driving licence with D1 entitlement, the ability to work flexibly including split shifts, and DBS clearance where required.

Qualifications

• Must have IT and communication skills, able to work under pressure.
• Experience supervising a team of drivers and passenger attendants.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team, with flexible hours.
• Full UK driving licence with D1 entitlement and no endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Provide first line supervision to a team of 40-50 drivers and passenger attendants.
• Monitor sickness absence and support attendance management.
• Lead recruitment for Drivers and Passenger Attendants.
• Identify and deliver training and maintain training records.
• Investigate complaints and vehicle damage.

Skills

IT skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Recruitment coordination

Job description

Post Ref: CC046

Please note: Internal, at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.

Transport Services has an excellent reputation for providing the transportation requirements of school children with special needs, older people and adults with disabilities.

Our aims are to:

• Provide a safe and comfortable journey
• Value Equality and Diversity
• Treat all passengers with dignity and respect
• Make our journeys an enjoyable experience

We are looking to recruit one full time Team Leader to lead a team of 40-50 Drivers and Passenger Attendants.

You will be responsible for providing first line supervision to your team, including monitoring and managing sickness absence. Lead in the recruitment process for Drivers and Passenger Attendants. Identify and deliver training and maintain accurate training records. Investigate complaints and vehicle damage.

It is essential to hold a full UK driving licence with D1 entitlement and no endorsements.

We are seeking an individual who has IT and communication skills, can work under pressure and unsupervised. The successful applicant will also need to be able to work independently, and as part of team and to work flexibly.

The role, may on occasion, require a split shift to be worked between 06.45-17.45.

Due to the requirements of the role, the post holder must be aged 21 or over.

Please contact Kathryn Robertshaw if you require any further information regarding the role by email [e-mail] , or telephone [phone].

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: Monday 26th October 2026

Interview Date: Week commencing 2nd November 2026

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year (unless exceptions apply) and meet the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.

We may utilize 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.

All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.

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