Transport Operations Apprentice

Transport Services has an excellent reputation for providing the transportation requirements of school children with special needs, older people and adults with disabilities., To ensure that the team meets it's statutory duty in providing home to school transport for eligible students:-

• You will provide support to the wider Operations Team, inputting, updating an maintaining manual and computerised systems, files and records.
• You will provide reception cover, assisting colleagues with their enquiries.
• You will provide front line phone/email communications with parents, schools and other services.
• You may also need to provide cover as a passenger attendant, travelling with SEND students (taxi or specialist vehicle).
  
  We are seeking an individual who has IT and communications skills. The successful applicant will need to be able to work under pressure and also work flexibly. Previous knowledge and/or experience of transporting passengers with special educational needs is preferred, but not essential.
The role requires a rota's shift to be worked between 06.45-17.45 with the ability to be flexible., Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

As part of our Vision https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/ we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities. On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change. Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel. For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub. We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, an early submission is advised.