An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced individual to join the Administration Team at the Central Transport Unit as a Transport Analyst
This newly established position offers a chance to become part of a growing team within the Central Operations Directorate. We are looking to recruit a dynamic individual, who possesses the enthusiasm and determination to identify and execute changes while contributing to the Health Board's decarbonisation initiatives.
Main duties of the job
The Transport Analyst will provide technical and analytical support to effectively manage the Health Board's vehicle fleet, focusing on data development, analysis and presentation. This will include assisting the Transport and Sustainable Travel Manager and Transport Co-ordinator in identifying cost-effective and operationally suitable vehicle options, that meet departmental needs, through the development of robust financial planning and fleet modelling systems.
As a Transport Analyst, you will ensure that departments are equipped with appropriate fit-for-purpose vehicles and support them in managing their fleets, including co-ordinating regular health and safety maintenance checks. By conducting market research, you will ensure that the best vehicles are available through approved fleet providers and analyse fleet data to support the selection, delivery, digital tracking, maintenance and overall optimisation of vehicle use.
Other duties will include maintaining up-to-date databases to monitor essential maintenance requirements, such as services and MOTs and liaising with external contractors to ensure smooth and efficient fleet operations.
The Transport Analyst will also ensure that all data is validated, accurate and clearly presented through regular reports and presentations to the Transport and Sustainable Travel Manager.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.
Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).
Community facilities, including:
48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 16/07/2025.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
* Diploma in appropriate subject e.g. data analytics, transport and logistics, or equivalent experience
* Work related experience undertaking analysis of data in the provision of support to managers.
* Excellent working knowledge of windows packages including Word and Excel
* Degree in appropriate subject (or equivalent experience).
* Knowledge of transport legislation / regulations.
* A working knowledge and experience of using pivot tables.
Experience
* Work related experience undertaking analysis of data in the provision of support to managers.
* Ability to immediately use information systems.
* Experience of working with national fleet providers.
* Previous NHS experience.
* Experience of working in a transport role / department.
* Previous office administration experience.
Language Skills
* Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Other
* Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
* Flexible approach to needs of the service
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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