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Calderdale Norse Ltd; Virginia; On-site; USD 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

Calderdale Council in Halifax is seeking a full-time Team Leader to supervise a team of 40-50 Drivers and Passenger Attendants, ensuring safe journeys and compliant service delivery.

You will lead recruitment, arrange training, maintain records, investigate complaints and vehicle damage; a valid UK driving licence with D1 entitlement is essential; the role may involve early starts and occasional split shifts.

Qualifications

• Must have IT and communication skills.
• Able to work under pressure and independently or as part of a team.
• Experience of supervising large teams (40–50).
• Full UK driving licence with D1 entitlement and no endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line supervision to a team of 40–50 Drivers and Passenger Attendants.
• Lead recruitment and training, with accurate records.
• Investigate complaints and vehicle damage.
• Monitor sickness absence and day-to-day performance.

Skills

IT skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Full UK driving licence with D1 entitlement

Job description

Transport Services has an excellent reputation for providing the transportation requirements of school children with special needs, older people and adults with disabilities.

Our aims are to:

• Provide a safe and comfortable journey
• Value Equality and Diversity
• Treat all passengers with dignity and respect
• Make our journeys an enjoyable experience

We are looking to recruit one full time Team Leader to lead a team of 40-50 Drivers and Passenger Attendants.

You will be responsible for providing first line supervision to your team, including monitoring and managing sickness absence. Lead in the recruitment process for Drivers and Passenger Attendants. Identify and deliver training and maintain accurate training records. Investigate complaints and vehicle damage.

It is essential to hold a full UK driving licence with D1 entitlement and no endorsements.

We are seeking an individual who has IT and communication skills, can work under pressure and unsupervised. The successful applicant will also need to be able to work independently, and as part of team and to work flexibly.

The role, may on occasion, require a split shift to be worked between 06.45-17.45.

Due to the requirements of the role, the post holder must be aged 21 or over.

Please contact Kathryn Robertshaw if you require any further information regarding the role by email [e-mail] , or telephone [phone].

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Team Leader -Transport Operations

Company: Calderdale Council

Salary: £29,542 to £32,046 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: halifax, HX1 1TS

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 12 Oct 2026

Closing date: 26 Oct 2026

Closing Date: Monday 12th October 2026