How you'll make a differenceAs a Transport Assistant you will provide an efficient, responsive and high-quality support to the Transport Team, who deliver everything from managing the vehicle fleet and compliance, commissioning and building an environmentally sustainable transport solution, through to supporting all the operational services such as gritting the roads in winter and sweeping the streets.This great opportunity for someone with an interest in transport in the local area and to join an established team supporting streetcare services. What you will be doingWorking within a friendly and established team, under the supervision of the workshop manager, and will assist in the delivery of high-quality administration support to the wider StreetCare department and its customers.It will be your responsibilty to provide a wide variety of support, answering general enquiries, telephone and online communication, and providing information relating to transport services.You will raise invoices, purchase orders, chase unpaid invoices, take payments over the telephone and process requests for licences and services.Daily, you will collect information, maintain records, prepare documents and other materials to a high standard, following a clear brief, and will use established formats, software and procedures. What we need from youWe require you to have an eduactional standard of five GCSEs above grade C, to include maths and english, or relevant NVQ2 level qualifications.It is essential that you are able to demonstrate strong customer service skills and the ability to interact in an effective and efficient way.We require you to have a good knowledge of IT with experience of various Microsoft Office packages such as Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams. What you need to knowInterviews are to be held on the 23rd June 2026 How a career at South Gloucestershire Council is differentWe know our team work best when they have balance in their lives, and we offer genuineflexibilityto help them achieve thatwork/life balanceWhats special here is the strength of the team ethos, the support and the training.We recognise that ourdiverse teamof skilled and dedicated people make us a great place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and developed on the basis of their merits and abilities.Our teams at South Gloucestershire Council are making a real difference to the lives of people who live, work and learn here.We're building and shaping communities which people are proud of.We're planning for the future; building and improving the roads, railways, schools, green spaces, and houses.Were providing essential services across our communities to ensure they are safe and well maintained.We've achieved a great deal, but we need talented and dedicated people to ensure we continue to make a difference.Were making a difference be part of it!To view the full job description, please click this link:Fleet Transport Assistant job description 1