Operations Officer Operations Officer

Cheshire East Council, Coppenhall, Cheshire East

Operations Officer Operations Officer

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Cheshire East Council, Coppenhall, Cheshire East

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Remote working

Posted 1 week ago, 16 Jul | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: afd54eea462945e8bfdae9cd19883c5c

Full Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for a temporary, full time Operations Officer to join our friendly team at Cheshire East Councils home to school transport team. We are seeking an enthusiastic and self motivated employee who will play a key role in the daily operational activities of this busy service., You will work within a team who plan and co-ordinate assisted home to school transport for students who attend mainstream and special schools, some of whom have complex and special needs. In this diverse and interesting role you will be dealing with a range of people on a day to day basis which includes schools, operators, parent and carers and colleagues from other service. Cheshire East, like many other local authorities, is facing unprecedented challenges in terms of increasing demand for services and rising costs. A Council-wide transformation programme is underway to help us become stronger and more flexible, so we can deliver our vital services better and continue to support those who need it most. You will plan and allocate service users to 'in-house' and contracted transport services ensuring that passenger needs are met and that transport is provided cost effectively and in accordance with the service level agreements with client departments.

  • An understanding of regulations with regards to transport operation, policy and legislation
  • Experience of working in a demanding office environment
  • Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise work accordingly
  • Effective teamwork and communication skills
  • A flexible approach to work
  • For the purpose of the role, it is desirable that the jobholder holds a full clean driving licence.

    Cheshire East is an amazing place to live and work. As one of the largest employers in the borough, we can offer you a wide range of challenging and rewarding career opportunities. At Cheshire East Council we are working for a brighter future - together and our commitment to you is that our workplace culture will provide a shared purpose, a well-led organisation with valued people succeeding together as one team and one council to deliver the best service for our customers and communities.

  • ENHANCED ANNUAL LEAVE - 34 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) from day 1, increasing up to 39 days after only 5 years' service
  • ENHANCED PUBLIC PENSION - A career average pension (contributions built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay
  • FLEXIBLE WORKING PATTERN - 37-hour standard full time working week with flexi time and hybrid/remote working arrangements
  • PURCHASE OF ANNUAL LEAVE - The ability to purchase up to 10 days' extra annual leave each year in addition to your normal annual leave entitlements (this is pro-rata for part time staff)
  • CYCLE TO WORK SCHEME - Receive up Income Tax and National Insurance savings of up to 25-39% off the retail price of the bike and safety equipment package (savings dependent on the value of your chosen package and your tax status)
  • EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME - A completely free to use and confidential assistance service for all employees to help staff manage, reduce and overcome the impact of life issues which they may experience from time to time, both within work and their personal life
  • PAID VOLUNTEER LEAVE - Up to two days paid leave per year to volunteer for local organisations in the borough of Cheshire East
  • VIRGIN MEDIA AND O2 DISCOUNTS - Exclusive discounts on Virgin Media Broadband and O2 pay monthly plans.
  • DISCOUNTED GYM MEMBERSHIPS - Access to corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure which includes:
  • - Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities - Off-Peak Racket Sports - Athletics Tracks - Sauna/Steam/Spa

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