Transport Assistant | Public & Integrated Transport Team| Full Time | Preston
Transport Assistant | Public & Integrated Transport Team| Full Time | Preston
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Transport Assistant Salary 25183 - 27269 Per annum Permanent Full Time 37 hours per week Grade 5
International Sponsorship this role isnotopento international sponsorship
We are looking for an enthusiastic highly motivated Transport Assistant to enhance our friendly and supportive team who will contribute to the key work of the Public & Integrated Transport Team.
This is apermanent post working full time andsupporting the School Transport Team based in County Hall Preston. The post-holder will be a point of contact for Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) enquiries from Lancashires bus & taxi operators. This includes processing driver DBS applications through our screening partner Giant Screening and by appointment-based document and identity checks. The role also involves the post-holder liaising with Lancashire schools and bus operators in planning the schools early closures. So if youve got a keen eye for detail and are looking to build on your previous experience there is no better place to do this than with us.
What we are looking for:
PassionYoull be passionate about delivering a great service and experience its what will motivate you getting it right first time asking for support when you need it and building on the skills that youve developed elsewhere.
Knowledge and Experience You will have excellent organisational skills and experience of working within an administration setting and have knowledge of using Microsoft packages and databases.
Great Communication On a daily basis youll be engaging and providing advice to bus & taxi drivers so being able to clearly communicate the information you need and listen to individual requirements is key.
Why join us:
Youll get support along your journey both from your line manager and the rest of the team weve some brilliant networks and groups that are available youll feel valued and achieve both a great work/life balance and the job satisfaction that we all want.
Lancashire County Council offers:
- Competitive salary
- Great holiday entitlement starting at 26 days per annum plus bank holidays
- Opportunities for flexible working
- Health and wellbeing
- Family friendly employer
- Financial and travel benefits
- Access to training and development
For further details please follow the link:Staff benefits - Lancashire County Council
Please refer to the job description and personal specification for further information regarding the scope of work and responsibilities for the post. Please ensure you address all the criteria from the person specification at the application stage in your supporting evidence. Some criteria will also be addressed further at the interview stage.
Please make sure you upload a supporting statement when you submit your application which demonstrates how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence. A curriculum vitae (CV) does not count as a supporting statement.
Interviews will be held week of w/c 16 June 2025. Please note it will not be possible to rearrange an interview date or time.
For an informal discussion about the role or for more information please contact Andrew Glover (Principal School Transportation Officer) onor at
If youre already a Lancashire County Council employee you must apply via the internal vacancies option on Oracle Fusion. You can do this by logging into Oracle Fusion and then going to Me - Current Jobs.
In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early before the closing date if we receive sufficient applications.
Job Description and Person Specification
Employment Type
Full-Time
