Transport Team Leader

NHS; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization is looking for a Transport Team Leader to manage a transport team and ensure efficient service delivery for vulnerable individuals. The role requires a D1 driving entitlement, a level 4 qualification in management, and relevant experience in transport supervision. The ideal candidate must have strong IT skills and a working knowledge of health and safety legislation. Competitive salary range of £29,317 to £35,715 per annum with flexible working options.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

CPD/development opportunities

Family friendly working environment

Qualifications

• Must hold D1 driving entitlement.
• Experience in supervising and recruiting staff is essential.
• Experience within a transport environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of transport staff professionally.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations.
• Co-ordinate transport operations to meet customer needs.

Skills

Effective IT skills including use of M365 applications

Working knowledge of relevant legislation

Effective customer care skills

Effective decision-making skills

Effective communication skills both verbal and written

Supervision skills

Education

D1 driving entitlement

Level 4 qualification in Leadership, Business Management

Literacy and numeracy qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Job summary

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.

Please note that Care Plus Group are not currently registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA.

Main duties of the job

Job title: Transport Team Leader

Department: Transport

Base: Cromwell Road Resource Centre and Doughty Road Depot

37.5 hours a week, permanent

Salary Range £29,317 - £35,715 per annum. You will be appointed on a fixed point within the range.

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 co‑coordinate the transport operations to satisfy the needs of the customers through the efficient usage of the fleet. You will be required to drive vehicles as and when needed.

You must hold a D1 driving entitlement and a level 4 Supervision/Management qualification or equivalent level of competence. You should have experience of managing, recruiting and delivering training to staff and ideally have previous experience of working with vulnerable adults with a range of needs. It is also essential that you have experience of working within a transport environment, have effective customer care and decision‑making skills and are competent in the use of Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook & Excel. A working knowledge of relevant legislation is also required.

About us

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 expects the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

Details

Date posted: 07 November 2025

Reference number: B9814-25-264

Pay scheme: Other

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Job locations

Cromwell Road Resource Centre, Cromwell Road, Grimsby, DN31 2BN

Doughty Road Depot, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 0LL

Person Specification

Knowledge & Skills (Essential)

• Effective IT skills including use of M365 applications, including but not limited to Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word and Teams
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation e.g. Drivers Working Hours, Health and Safety Regulations, Road Traffic legislation
• Good geographical knowledge of local area of responsibility
• Effective customer care skills
• Effective decision‑making skills
• Ability to deal with emergency situations in a calm and effective manner
• Effective communication skills both verbal and written
• Able to work to tight deadlines
• Accurate record keeping
• Effective organisation and planning skills
• Supervision skills
• Ability to build positive inter‑personal relationships with a range of different people e.g. service users, carers, work colleagues
• Ability to use initiative and problem solve

Experience (Essential)

• Experience of supervising and recruitment and selection of staff
• Experience of working within a transport environment, including fleet maintenance
• Experience of working with a range of individuals, service user, carers, staff and other services.
• Experience of driving vehicles, carrying up to a maximum of 16 passengers
• Experience of carrying out Risk Assessments and comprehensive vehicle safety checks

Desirable

• Experience of working with vulnerable adults with a range of needs with communication difficulties
• Experience in dealing with both internal departments and external agencies

Qualifications (Essential)

• D1 driving entitlement
• Level 4 qualification in Leadership, Business Management, logistics or similar related discipline
• Literacy and numeracy qualification
• Moving and Handling Certificate or willingness to undertake and complete
• First Aid Certificate or willingness to undertake and complete

Qualifications (Desirable)

• ILM Level 3 qualification
• Level 2 qualification in computer applications or equivalent level of experience
• P.C.V driving licence with manual transmission entitlement
• Driver Qualification Card (CPC)

Other (Essential)

• Ability to demonstrate commitment to CPG core values
• Ability to work flexibly in order to meet the needs of the service

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name: Care Plus Group

Address: Cromwell Road Resource Centre, Cromwell Road, Grimsby, DN31 2BN

Website: https://www.careplusgroup.org/