Transport Supervisor

TipTopJob; England; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Brighton is seeking a Transport Supervisor to manage the school's transport operations. The role involves overseeing minibus drivers, ensuring student safety and timely transport, and engaging in fleet management. Ideal candidates will have experience in transport operations, strong organizational skills, and a valid UK driving license. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Life Cover

Complimentary lunch

Free tickets to college events

Learning and development programme

Employee benefits platform

Subsidised gym membership

Personalised health consultations

Qualifications

• Previous experience in transport operations or fleet supervision.
• A valid UK driving licence (category D1 preferred).
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to supervise and support a small team effectively.
• Reliable, punctual and safety conscious.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily transport operations, including scheduling.
• Support logistical planning for school trips and activities.
• Supervise transport activity records and metrics.
• Liaise with staff to meet transport requirements.
• Assist with managing driver rotas and vehicle allocations.
• Support emergency transport arrangements as needed.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Reliability

Calmness in emergencies

Job description

Overview

Location: Brighton

Salary: A salary in the range of A GBP 33,000 to A GBP 35,000 per annum will be offered to reflect the individuals skills and experience.

Vacancy Type: Permanent/Full Time

To support the effective day-to-day running of the schools transport operations by supervising minibus drivers, ensuring safe and timely pupil transport, and assisting with fleet management.

This role includes a combination of supervisory responsibilities and driving duties, with an emphasis on safety, efficiency and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily transport operations, including scheduling and coordination of minibus drivers.
• Support logistical planning for school trips, sports fixtures, and off-site activities.
• Supervise the accurate records of transport activities, including journey logs, pupil attendance, fuel usage, and incident reports.
• Liaise with teaching, administrative, and support staff to meet transport requirements.
• Assist with managing driver rotas, absences, and vehicle allocations.
• Support emergency transport arrangements and safeguarding procedures as needed.
• Promote and uphold a high standard of health and safety practices across all transport operations.
• Undertake driving duties as required.
• Any other reasonable management request.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will have experience in the following areas:

Essential

• Previous experience in transport operations or fleet supervision.
• A valid UK driving licence (category D1 preferred).
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to supervise and support a small team effectively.
• Reliable, punctual and safety conscious.
• Calm, professional and able to handle emergencies or incidents confidentially.

Desirable

• Experience as a School Bus Driver or in an educational transport setting.
• First Aid or MIDAS (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme) training.

Hours of Work

• Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 5.00pm with a 60-minute unpaid lunch break (40 hours per week).
• This role may require occasional evening and weekend work to attend events (e.g., Open Mornings) and to address transport issues as they arise.

Remuneration

• A salary in the range of A GBP 33,000 to A GBP 35,000 per annum will be offered to reflect the individuals skills and experience.

Holidays

• 23 days, plus bank holidays increasing to 28 days plus bank holidays after 2 years of service.

Benefits

• Competitive pension scheme.
• Life Cover is provided whilst working at Brighton College after successfully passing probation period.
• Complimentary lunch is provided.
• Free tickets to the Colleges music, dance and drama performances.
• Job specific learning and development programme available to all employees.
• Employee benefit and discount platform.

Wellbeing

• Subsidised gym membership for the School of Science and Sport is available, which includes access to yoga and Pilates classes, meditation sessions and use of the gym and swimming pool.
• Personalised health and wellbeing consultations.
• Generous sickness policy.
• Access to books, magazines and DVDs from the College Library.
• Comprehensive wellbeing package.

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Brighton College, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application: brightoncollege.ciphr:irecruit/Applicants/vacancy/941/Transport:Supervisor