Roadside Maintenance & Safety Officer

The Passenger Transport Group is looking for a Roadside Maintenance & SafetyOfficer to support the delivery of safe, accessible and reliable public transport servicesacross Shropshire.This is a hands-on, field-based role that combines roadside maintenance and safetywork with regular bus driving duties. These duties involve driving for the DemandResponsive Transport (DRT) bus service, branded locally as Connect On-Demand,Shropshire Council's bookable, app-based public transport bus service. As well as theSEND fleet minibuses, as required, to help ensure continuity of service., You will work independently across the county and act as the eyes and ears of thePublic Transport Team on the ground - maintaining bus stop infrastructure andpassenger information, while also providing a high standard of customer-focuseddriving support.The role includes the use of a council works van for roadside maintenance andoperational duties. The post holder will be based at the Longden Road depot inShrewsbury, which will be their main place of work, and will be required to collect andreturn the vehicle to the depot each day., The role is 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with occasional evening or weekendworking when required.

• A full UK driving licence with a minimum D1 entitlement
• Willingness and confidence to drive passenger -carrying vehicles as a core part
of the role
• Ability to work independently across a large rural area, including lone working
We are also looking for someone who:
• Has good attention to detail and a practical, problem -solving approach
• Is polite, friendly and professional when dealing with passengers and the public
• Is comfortable carrying out roadside and outdoor work in all weather conditions
• Can manage their time effectively, meet deadlines and adapt to changing
priorities

Shropshire Council is a unitary authority which serves the rural county of Shropshire.One of the most important things about working here is the knowledge that you'reworking to help others and the real sense of achievement and purpose that brings.The people of Shropshire are rightly proud of their county's assets, its natural beauty,its history, its diverse economy, its vibrant culture.

We value our employees and offer staff rewards and plenty of opportunities forpersonal development, apprenticeships and career progression including:
• Generous annual leave commencing at 28 days increasing with service to 33
days (pro rata for part time). With additional annual leave purchase policy.
• Access to a benefits platform with a wide range of retail discounts and salary
sacrifice schemes (cars, bikes, AVCs)
• Employer contribution Pension Scheme Shropshire County Pension Fund
• Supportive carers and parental policies (maternity, paternity, adoption leave,
special leave)
• Many opportunities for flexible and agile working, we offer a hybrid model of
working to promote flexible working around personal and family commitments.
• Access to counselling and occupational health services
• Staff networks