Transport Operations Assistant (12-Month Contract)

Applefields School; Selby; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance 28–34 days + public

Pension scheme

Salary sacrifice

Learning and development

Health Assured

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council's Integrated Passenger Transport Operations Team in Selby is seeking an Operations Assistant to help coordinate thousands of journeys and support drivers and passenger assistants daily. The role involves responding to requests, deputising for the Operations Officer, and advising crews on rotas, incidents, and service standards.

A full UK Driving Licence is desirable but not essential for this position. The post is fixed term for 12 months with a view to becoming permanent.

Qualifications

• DBS background check may be required for appointment.
• Full UK Driving Licence is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Operations Officer in responding to transport requests from colleagues and customers.
• Deputise for the Operations Officer when required to supervise drivers and passenger assistants.
• Provide daily operational advice on rotas, scheduling, vehicle safety, health and safety, and service standards.
• Maintain up-to-date vehicle schedules and monitor to ensure cost-effective, reliable operation.
• Distribute passenger information and care plans to crews with accurate information.
• Ensure vehicles have adequate stocks of sundries and equipment.
• Respond to unforeseen events with solutions to maintain service delivery.

Job description

North Yorkshire Council's Integrated Passenger Transport Operations Team in Selby is seeking an Operations Assistant to help coordinate thousands of journeys and support drivers and passenger assistants daily. The role involves responding to requests, deputising for the Operations Officer, and advising crews on rotas, incidents, and service standards.

A full UK Driving Licence is desirable but not essential for this position. The post is fixed term for 12 months with a view to becoming permanent.