At a Glance
- Tasks: Support transport projects, respond to enquiries, and assist with consultations.
- Company: Join Portsmouth City Council, a unique organisation making a real difference.
- Benefits: Earn while you learn with a Level 3 qualification and valuable workplace skills.
- Other info: Enjoy hybrid working and excellent opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Kick-start your career in transport delivery and make an impact in your community.
- Qualifications: Must be 16+, organised, customer-focused, and familiar with Microsoft Office.
The predicted salary is between 19350 - 23650 £ per year.
Kick-start your career with Portsmouth City Council as a Transport Delivery Assistant Apprentice. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a nationally recognised Level 3 Business Administration qualification while earning a salary and developing valuable workplace skills, helping to deliver transport projects and improvements that make a real difference to people across the city.
Your new role
As a Transport Delivery Assistant Apprentice, you will help support the day-to-day work of the Transport Delivery Team, helping to keep projects and services running smoothly. You will be supported to respond to enquiries, assist with traffic and transport consultations, help investigate requests from residents and stakeholders, prepare reports and information, process purchase orders and invoices, and work closely with colleagues across the council while building valuable administrative and communication skills.
Who is the person
We welcome applications from those that show potential, determination and a drive to succeed. We are looking for someone who is:
- Organised with good numerical skills.
- A clear communicator who enjoys working with people.
- Customer-focused and keen to learn.
- Experienced in using Microsoft Office and IT systems.
- Ready to take initiative and manage tasks working to agreed timeframes.
If you’re proactive, creative, and want to start a career in transport delivery then we would love to hear from you!
About Portsmouth City Council
Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act. We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed.
Additional Information
Please ensure that you read the job profile for full details on the post. We offer hybrid working with the expectation to attend the office minimum 2 days a week (pro rata for part time), this remains flexible, depending on the role and subject to business needs. We are not able to offer sponsorship for this position. Interview date: Assessment and interviews will take place week commencing 5th October 2026. You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.
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