Transport Delivery Assistant

Portsmouth City Council; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Portsmouth City Council is offering a Transport Delivery Assistant Apprentice role based at Civic Offices, Guildhall Square. You will gain a nationally recognised Level 3 Business Administration qualification while earning a salary and contributing to transport projects.

You will support the Transport Delivery Team, handle enquiries, assist with consultations, prepare reports, and process orders and invoices.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old and not in full-time education.
• Apprenticeship pathway leading to Level 3 Business Administration.
• Ability to learn and develop transport administration skills.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations of the Transport Delivery Team.
• Respond to enquiries and assist with consultations.
• Prepare reports and information for projects.
• Process purchase orders and invoices.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the council.

Skills

Organised

Numerical skills

Clear communicator

Customer-focused

Microsoft Office

IT systems

Education

Level 3 Business Administration qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Transport Delivery Assistant - Apprentice

Job Reference pcc/TP/660/1792

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Fixed Term

Working Hours:

37

Location:

Civic Offices, Guildhall Square

Closing Date:

30/09/2026

Job Category:

Administration

Region / Division:

UK Region

Directorate:

Economy, Transport and Planning

Job Introduction

Kick-start your career with Portsmouth City Council as a Transport Delivery Assistant Apprentice. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a nationally recognised Level 3 Business Administration qualification while earning a salary and developing valuable workplace skills, helping to deliver transport projects and improvements that make a real difference to people across the city.

Your new role

As a Transport Delivery Assistant Apprentice, you will help support the day-to-day work of the Transport Delivery Team, helping to keep projects and services running smoothly. You will be supported to respond to enquiries, assist with traffic and transport consultations, help investigate requests from residents and stakeholders, prepare reports and information, process purchase orders and invoices, and work closely with colleagues across the council while building valuable administrative and communication skills.

Who is the person summary:

Regardless of your age, previous experience or qualifications (although you must be at least 16 years of age and not in full-time education), we welcome applications from those that show potential, determination and a drive to succeed.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Organised with good numerical skills.
• A clear communicator who enjoys working with people
• Customer-focused and keen to learn
• Experienced in using Microsoft Office and IT systems
• Ready to take initiative and manage tasks working to agreed timeframes.

If you’re proactive, creative, and want to start a career in transport delivery then we would love to hear from you!

About Portsmouth City Council

Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.

We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. Learn more about our values and behaviours .

Additional Information

Please ensure that you read the job profile for full details on the post.

We offer hybrid working with the expectation to attend the office minimum 2 days a week (pro rata for part time), this remains flexible, depending on the role and subject to business needs.

We are not able to offer sponsorship for this position.

Interview date: Assessment and interviews will take place week commencing 5th October 2026.

You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.