Transport Inspector

Rutland County Council; Oakham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a self-motivated Transport Inspector to ensure the safe and timely operation of transport services. Responsibilities include inspecting contracts, monitoring bus passes, and contributing to route planning. The role offers hybrid working arrangements, excellent benefits including a Local Government Pension, and generous leave. We encourage applicants with strong customer service and record management skills to apply as soon as possible.

Benefits

Local Government Pension

Generous annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Support for health and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience of contract enforcement is essential.
• Ability to maintain accurate records within an office environment.
• Strong customer service skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and survey transport contracts for safe operation.
• Provide punctuality statistics to management.
• Monitor bus passes and taxi usage on contracted routes.
• Ensure bus shelters and stops are fit for purpose.
• Assist in annual route planning for home to school transport.

Skills

Contract enforcement

Accurate record maintenance

Excellent customer service

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a highly motivated person to join our Transport Operations Team. This is your chance to become part of a reliable and efficient team, delivering high standard passenger transport services throughout the County. If you are a self-motivated individual with the ability to manage your time effectively, we would love to hear from you.

About you

• Experience of contract enforcement
• Experience of the maintenance of accurate records within an office environment
• Excellent customer service skills

About the role

As the Transport Inspector your duties will include:

• To inspect/survey all transport contracts to ensure the safe and timely operation of services to the public
• To provide bus punctuality statistics to the Transport Operations Manager when required
• To monitor and inspect school bus passes and taxi usage on contracted routes to ensure that the passenger manifest reflects actual usage
• To assist with and ensure that bus shelters, stops, poles and timetable cases are fit for purpose and display accurate information
• To contribute to the annual route planning for home to school transport with accurate route and timing information as necessary

The successful applicant for this post will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The costs for the DBS are paid by us.

The Transport inspector interviews will be held on 21 January 2026. Please be advised this could be subject to change, in which case we will give appropriate notice.

We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you’re interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay.

Our offer

Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.

We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland Council is the place you want to be. Our benefits go beyond the salary – being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.

Whilst the base for this post is Oakham, Rutland, the Local Authority offers a hybrid working practice. As well as working from home, we feel it is important that you have the opportunity to spend time in the workplace with your colleagues to help you learn, develop and engage.

Find out more

To learn more about working with us visit the Rutland Council jobs site, or if you have any queries about this role please contact Grahame Robinson on 01572 720939 or at [e-mail].

How to apply

Click on the apply button which will redirect you to the Jobs Go Public (JGP) site where we handle all our vacancies. If you already have a JGP account you will be asked to login, or if you don’t have an account you will be guided through the set up process. Access to an account is necessary, as all updates regarding your application will be sent via the JGP site to the email you have used to register.

If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call 01572 758291 or email [e-mail].

All recruitment correspondence, including interview details, will be sent out via email from the Jobs Go Public site. If you require documentation/correspondence in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team.

Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.