At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise drivers and ensure smooth transport services across the county.
- Company: Join Connect2Dorset, a people-focused organisation supporting local communities.
- Benefits: Earn £14.82 per hour with a stable 37-hour work week.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in supervising teams and a full UK driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 14.82 - 14.82 £ per hour.
Location: Dorchester
Contract Type: Temporary (Ongoing, no fixed end date)
Start Date: October 2026
Hours: 37 hours per week, worked on a shift pattern between 7:00am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday
Salary: £14.82 per hour
About the Role
We are seeking a Driver Supervisor to join Dorset Council's Transport Service based at the Old Radio Station Depot in Dorchester. This temporary position is due to commence in October and is offered on a 37-hour per week basis, working a shift pattern between 7:00am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. This is a key operational role responsible for supporting the day-to-day running of the transport fleet, supervising drivers across the county, and ensuring services are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with Council policies and procedures. Managing and supporting a team of approximately 65 home-to-school and adult day centre drivers, you will act as the main point of contact for operational queries, coordinate fleet and staffing resources, and provide front-of-house support at the depot. While primarily office and depot based, there may be occasional requirements to move vehicles or undertake driving duties where service needs require.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and support drivers, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of transport services.
- Act as the main point of contact for operational queries and coordinate driver and vehicle availability.
- Monitor compliance with transport policies, health & safety, and driving regulations.
- Maintain fleet records, process driver timesheets, and report vehicle defects.
- Coordinate responses to breakdowns, staffing issues, and service disruptions.
- Support driver inductions, training, and development.
- Build positive relationships with colleagues, contractors, and service users.
- Assist with depot operations and occasional driving duties when required.
Skills & Experience
- Experience supervising or coordinating teams, ideally within transport, logistics, or fleet operations.
- Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing operational demands.
- Experience completing administrative tasks and maintaining accurate records.
- Knowledge of health & safety within an operational environment.
- Full UK driving licence (essential).
- D1 licence and minibus experience (desirable).
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