Transport Team Leader

Care Plus Group; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Lease cars

CPD / development opportunities

Flexible working

Job summary

Care Plus Group is seeking a Transport Service Manager for Day Opportunities in North East Lincolnshire. You will lead a team of transport staff, ensuring safe, accessible and efficient vehicle operations while complying with Health and Safety and Road Traffic laws.

Role requires driving when needed, coordinating rounds, allocating work and conducting staff appraisals. Salary ranges from £30,285 to £36,893 per year, with a 37.5‑hour week (Mon–Fri 07:00–15:30) and permanent status.

Qualifications

• D1 driving entitlement is required.
• Level 4 qualification in Leadership, Business Management, logistics or a related discipline.
• Experience supervising and recruitment of staff.
• Experience working within a transport environment.
• Effective IT skills including use of M365 applications.
• Working knowledge of Drivers Hours, Health and Safety Regulations and Road Traffic legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of transport staff on day‑to‑day operations.
• Deliver a comprehensive, professional service with emphasis on safety and compliance.
• Drive vehicles as required and coordinate vehicle rounds and staffing.
• Allocate work, set priorities, timescales and targets.
• Lead supervision meetings and performance reviews.
• Address day‑to‑day staffing issues (performance, capability) as they arise.
• Approve and monitor staff leave and sickness absence and take action as appropriate.

Skills

D1 driving entitlement

Supervision experience

Transport sector experience

IT skills (M365)

Knowledge of Drivers Hours/Health &amp

Education

Level 4 qualification in Leadership/Business Management/Logistics

Job description

The aims of the Transport Service are to provide safe, accessible and efficient transport means to vulnerable people in order that they can participate in the services offered by Day Opportunities for vulnerable people throughout North East Lincolnshire and the surrounding area., You will undertake the day to day management of a team of transport staff, delivering a comprehensive and professional service, ensuring all Health and Safety regulations and Road Traffic legislation are adhered to in relation to transportation and vehicle safety. You will be required to drive vehicles as and when needed. You will co‑coordinate the vehicle rounds and staffing ensuring that these meet the needs of the customers and are safe, accessible and efficient. You will allocate work to staff, including setting priorities, timescales and targets. You will undertake supervision meetings and Performance Reviews. You will address day to day staffing issues e.g. performance, capability, as they arise. Approve and monitor staff leave and sickness absence and take action as appropriate.

Qualifications

• D1 driving entitlement
• Level 4 qualification in Leadership, Business Management, logistics or similar related discipline
• Experience of supervising and recruitment and selection of staff
• Experience of working within a transport environment
• Effective IT skills including use of M365 applications
• Working knowledge of Drivers Working Hours, Health and Safety Regulations, Road Traffic legislation

Care Plus Group is an employee owned Social Enterprise, established in 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employ over 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture we have developed which is based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvement of our staff.

We consistently deliver high quality innovative services across NE Lincolnshire, reflected in an ongoing above 95% customer satisfaction feedback. Our services have received national recognition/commendations and Awards including winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold the highest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to reducing our carbon footprint.

We offer excellent terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognise continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes of annual leave entitlement. We are a supportive employer and operate in a way which supports family friendly and flexible working.

CPG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

37.5 hrs a week, permanent Mon - Fri 07:00 - 15:30 with requirement to work flexibly on occasions.

Salary Range 5 £30,285 - £36,893 per annum - you will be appointed on a fixed point within the range.