Transport Coordinator

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal employer in Birmingham is seeking a dedicated Transport Coordinator to oversee the safe and efficient transport of service users. Responsibilities include planning routes, supervising drivers, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a clean driving license, at least three years of driving experience, and proven organizational skills. A commitment to equality and safeguarding practices is essential.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Support for applicants with disabilities

Qualifications

• Clean driving licence is mandatory.
• 3 years of driving experience; candidates must be over 25.
• Experience in coordinating transport services.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transport services for users.
• Plan efficient transport routes.
• Supervise drivers and ensure safety of vehicles.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Supervisory skills

Job description

Please note this vacancy is only available to Birmingham City Council employees.

Transport Coordinator

Permanent

Grade B - £28,598 - £34,434

Working 36.5 hours per week

About the Role

We are looking for a dedicated Transport Co-ordinator / Driver to join our Adult Resources Division within the Specific Needs Service. This role is vital in ensuring the safe and efficient transportation of service users to and from day centres and other locations. You will plan and manage transport routes, supervise drivers and escort guides, and contribute to the development of our transport service.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide transport services for service users
• Plan and adjust routes to ensure efficiency and safety
• Maintain accurate records of routes, passenger details, and budgets
• Supervise drivers and escort guides, supporting their development and training needs
• Ensure vehicles are safe, clean, and maintained in line with departmental guidelines
• Assist service users with mobility and personal needs during transportation
• Uphold health and safety standards and report any incidents promptly

About You

• Hold a current clean driving licence
• Minimum 3 years’ driving experience and aged over 25
• Experience in a caring environment and coordinating passenger transport services
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to supervise staff and maintain accurate records
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and safeguarding practices

For any informal enquires please contact: [e-mail]

Please upload an up-to-date CV and Personal Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Personal Statement should outline how you meet the essential criteria for the role through your personal qualities, skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

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