Transport Officer

I am currently recruiting for a Transport Officer on behalf of my client, a leading public sector organisation based in Leicestershire (LE3).

You will assist in the effective, efficient and legally compliant delivery of passenger transport services.

Duties will include:

• To ensure the effective and efficient planning and procurement of passenger transport services both manually and using available ICT systems.
• Ensure vehicles are properly licensed and insured appropriately by the contractor, maintaining administrative procedures as appropriate
• To co-ordinate inspections of contract time-keeping, contract operation and other matters relevant to the County’s duties in respect of passenger transport
• Maintain up to date and accurate records, including control and maintenance of the Transport Databases
• The role does include On Call which is per rota taking calls on the helpline.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Need to be able to drive and have transport as you will be required to travel between the depots around Leicestershire County to attend meetings
• Have empathy when solving issues, as there are families/carers involved.
• Have experience in running and attending meetings
• Be a team player
• Analysis of loading and/or statistical information
• Working in a transport procurement environment
• Using databases and spreadsheets to produce reports
• Co-ordination and ensuring efficient organisation of transport services

This role is full time, 37 hours per week from Monday-Friday. Pay rate is £12.69 PAYE or £16.89 via Umbrella. 

Please apply today for a chance of an immediate interview! 

What Reed can offer you as a temporary employee:

• A dedicated consultant who will act as your key point of contact during and between any  bookings
• Secure & online time sheet system which is quick and easy to use
• A self-service portal to access holiday requests/ Payslips/ P45 at your own leisure 
• A dedicated payroll team 
• Access to free training
• Access to discount club/ healthcare/ reed rewards
• Pension /paid holiday scheme/ maternity benefits
• Contacts for other Reed consultants and divisions
• Opportunities to work with some of the UKs leading employers including local authorities, NHS and local SME's