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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
