Are you looking for an operational management role that is rewarding and really making a difference for our children, young people, and vulnerable adults? We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and highly motivated supervisor to be responsible for the front line operations for CTOT, Westmorland and Furness Council’s in-house operator of home to school and adult social care transport from our Skirsgill and Kendal sites.
Who we are looking for…
The successful candidate will be managing a team of D1 minibus drivers and passenger assistants and Category D Coach drivers. The successful candidate must hold a full vocational Category D License. They will also be willing to undertake training for the Transport Manager CPC.
You should have proven experience in managing people, preferably in the sector, be self-motivated, an independent thinker, confident in your own decision making and able to work flexibly around an operational day. As well as the supervision of your direct reportees, and ensuring compliance of all operational aspects you will also work closely with other area supervisors in Westmorland & Furness Council to ensure continuity of service delivery and to develop and grow the service area.
There is a requirement to be contactable out of hours on occasion to ensure that staff cover is in place and you may, on occasion, be required to act as resilience and cover routes yourself either as a driver or passenger assistant.
The postholder will report directly to the Business Partner CTOT Operations, who is also the named Transport Manager on the PSV O License and also be able to support the operational and logistical work of the wider Integrated Home to School Transport Service.
A knowledge of the geography of Westmorland and Furness is advantageous.
What can we offer you!
Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site.
Would you like to find out more?
For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please see our attachments.
If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Julie Mattimore, Business Partner CTOT Operations and Transport Manager on 07881 250004 julie.mattimore@cumbria.gov.uk
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 20th February 2025
To apply please click the Apply Now link below.
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