Transport Coordinator

Transport Coordinator

Permanent

Grade B

Working 36.5 hours per week

About the Role
We are looking for a dedicated Transport Co-ordinator / Driver to join our Adult Resources Division within the Specific Needs Service. This role is vital in ensuring the safe and efficient transportation of service users to and from day centres and other locations. You will plan and manage transport routes supervise drivers and escort guides and contribute to the development of our transport service.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide transport services for service users
• Plan and adjust routes to ensure efficiency and safety
• Maintain accurate records of routes passenger details and budgets
• Supervise drivers and escort guides supporting their development and training needs
• Ensure vehicles are safe clean and maintained in line with departmental guidelines
• Assist service users with mobility and personal needs during transportation
• Uphold health and safety standards and report any incidents promptly

About You

• Hold a current clean driving licence
• Minimum 3 years driving experience and aged over 25
• Experience in a caring environment and coordinating passenger transport services
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to supervise staff and maintain accurate records
• Commitment to equality diversity and safeguarding practices

For any informal enquires please contact:

Please upload an up-to-date CV and Personal Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Personal Statement should outline how you meet the essential criteria for the role through your personal qualities skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer andwe arecommitted to employing retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments additional support accessibility needs or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

For any informal enquires please contact:Manager name and email

We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance withUK Home Office requirements before any employment offer can be confirmed.

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