Details of the job are provided below. Further information is available in the Job Description and Person Specification.
Job details
Job reference REQ02794 Date posted 11/04/2024 Application closing date 29/04/2024 Location The Quays Salary £42,403 - £46,464 Per Annum Package Generous holiday entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 22.4% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Leadership and Management Attachments Passenger Transport Team Leader REQ02794 JDPS.docx Reasons to work for NPT - July 2022.pptx
*INTERNAL APPLICANTS TO APPLY ONLY - RING FENCED TO PASSENGER TRANSPORT TEAM*
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
We are currently looking for a Passenger Transport Team Leader to join our team -The successful candidate will supervise the Passenger Transport Unit operational day-to-day activities of Home to school and Local Bus Transport and to support the Passenger Transport Manager on the Strategic Development of the Unit.
You will have experience in/of;
Significant experience Supervising a passenger related transport operation.
Substantial experience of supervising and leading teams, including supervising and developing staff
Extensive experience of monitoring and reviewing service standards
Experience of working successfully with a wide range of partners, including commercial bus and Taxi operators and outside suppliers
Considerable experience of analysing data to inform service planning and development.
Experience of working with service providers.
In depth experience of writing, negotiating contracts and appraising tenders.
Experience in local government procurement rules and procedures.
Ideally you will have;
In depth ability to undertake a range of advanced activities requiring specialist knowledge, skills and experience in Local Bus services and Home to School transport.
In depth understanding of the Commercial bus and subsidised local bus network. Understanding of community transport or other transport schemes and grants that are available to them.
In depth knowledge of Transport legislation and statutory guidance relating to transport matters, including the Transport Act 1968, Local Transport Act 2008 and the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006
In depth knowledge of procurement, purchasing and contracting practices in relation to Passenger Transport and Home to School contracts.
In depth knowledge of Passenger Transport operations in line with DVSA the Traffic Commissioner and the Department for Transport directives
In depth knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 in relation to transport provision
In depth knowledge in accessible transport provision and understanding of PSVAR regulations.
In depth knowledge of Safeguarding procedures.
Significant knowledge and skill in being able to deal with difficult situations and contentious issues.
For an informal discussion, please contact Brendan Griffiths on
Phone: 01639 686658 or
Email: b.griffiths@npt.gov.uk
DBS requirements:
* The post will be subject to a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Vetting Check (Child and Adult Barred list). Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice.
Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.
The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.
Welsh Language Requirements:
Welsh Language skills are not required.
Additional Information:
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.
At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.
We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.
We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.
#J-18808-Ljbffr