At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Transport Team with administration and customer service tasks.
- Company: Join a friendly team dedicated to improving local transport services.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience in a supportive environment with career growth potential.
- Other info: Interviews on 23rd June 2026; we value diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing essential skills.
- Qualifications: Five GCSEs at grade C or above, including maths and English.
The predicted salary is between 24000 - 25989 £ per year.
As 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 is for someone with an interest in transport in the local area and to join an established team supporting streetcare services.
Working within a friendly and established team, under the supervision of the workshop manager, you will assist in the delivery of high-quality administration support to the wider StreetCare department and its customers. It will be your responsibility 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.
We require you to have an educational 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.
Interviews are to be held on the 23rd June 2026.
We welcome applications from everyone and ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and developed on the basis of their merits and abilities.
Transport Assistant in Yate employer: South Gloucestershire Council
Join our dedicated team as a Transport Assistant, where you will play a vital role in supporting local transport services while enjoying a collaborative and friendly work environment. We prioritise employee growth through ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring that you can advance your career while contributing to sustainable transport solutions in the community. With a strong commitment to equal opportunities and a focus on high-quality service delivery, we offer a rewarding workplace that values your contributions and fosters a sense of belonging.
Contact Details:
South Gloucestershire Council Recruitment Team
