Transport Officer

Vale of Glamorgan Council; Barry; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Vale of Glamorgan Council is seeking a Passenger Transport Officer to plan, procure, deliver and monitor a wide range of transport services across the Vale. You will work with schools, operators, service users and stakeholders to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective transport provision.

The role requires knowledge of transport legislation, strong communication, and the ability to manage projects to budget.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a passenger transport environment.
• Good knowledge of transport legislation including Vale of Glamorgan polices and Welsh Government legislation.
• Good geographical knowledge of the Vale of Glamorgan and neighbouring authorities.
• Ability to set goals and prioritise to ensure timely completion of work.
• Ability to delegate tasks and give clear instructions.
• IT literate and proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan, procure, deliver and monitor passenger transport services across the Vale of Glamorgan.
• Work closely with schools, transport operators, service users and stakeholders.
• Respond to operational challenges and support day-to-day management of services.
• Contribute to rota systems, take initiative and think creatively to improve efficiency.

Skills

Passenger transport experience

Transport legislation knowledge

Geographical knowledge Vale of Glamorg

IT literate

Communication skills

Contract management

Education

NVQ Level 3 in related subject

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

The Vale of Glamorgan Council is looking for a motivated individual to join the Transport Services team as a Transport Officer. The role will involve working as part of a small team who organise and manage school transport services, community transport and oversee public transport throughout the Vale of Glamorgan and neighbouring authorities.

About Us

The Vale of Glamorgan Council is looking for a motivated individual to join the Transport Services team as a Transport Officer. The role will involve working as part of a small team who organise and manage school transport services, community transport and oversee public transport throughout the Vale of Glamorgan and neighbouring authorities.

Ambitious

Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.

Open

Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.

Together

Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.

Proud

Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

About The Role

Pay Details

Grade 7, SCP 20 - 25, £33,673 - £37,563 p.a.

Hours of Work / Working Pattern

37 hours per week

Main Place of Work

The Alps Depot, Wenvoe, CF5 6AA/Home working

Description

As a Passenger Transport Officer, you will play a key role in the planning, procurement, delivery and monitoring of a wide range of passenger transport services across the Vale of Glamorgan. The role involves working closely with schools, transport operators, service users and other stakeholders to ensure safe, efficient and cost-effective transport provision, whilst responding to operational challenges and supporting the day-to-day management of services.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys tackling new challenges. The successful candidate will be a flexible team player who is willing to contribute to a rota system, take initiative and think creatively to solve problems. They will be confident in suggesting improvements, embracing change and identifying opportunities to deliver services more efficiently and effectively. Above all, we're looking for someone with a positive attitude, strong work ethic and a willingness to get stuck in when needed. If you're forward-thinking, adaptable and not afraid of hard work, we'd love to hear from you.

About You

• Experience of working within a passenger transport environment.
• Good knowledge of transport legislation including Vale of Glamorgan polices and Welsh Government legislation.
• Good geographical knowledge of the Vale of Glamorgan and neighbouring authorities.
• Ability to deal with the task in hand, set goals and prioritise where necessary to ensure timely completion of work.
• Ability to delegate tasks as necessary and give clear instruction.
• To be IT literate and able to use Microsoft Office packages to a good standard.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with passenger transport operators, parents, teachers and other stakeholders.
• NVQ Level 3 in work related subject.
• Previous training or work in a passenger transport environment.
• Proven experience in managing the implementation of projects to budget and within tight timescales.
• Proven experience of working within a multi-disciplined environment.
• Experience of working with and manging stakeholders and developing partnerships.
• Experience of managing contracts or service delivery.
• Good knowledge of transport legislation including Vale of Glamorgan polices and Welsh Government legislation.
• Good geographical knowledge of the Vale of Glamorgan and neighbouring authorities
• Ability to travel throughout the Vale of Glamorgan and neighbouring authorities or between locations as appropriate

Additional information

DBS Check Required

YES

For Further Information, contact

Kyle Phillips – Operational Manager Transport Services (029 20673130 / [e-mail])