Job title: Transport Officer
Company: Mears Group
Job description: Annual salary: up to £24,045.00
Transport Officer
The role is primarily based around Wakefield and West Yorkshire. However there will be a requirement to travel across the UK
Salary up to £24,045 per annum plus commercial vehicle
Full time – Permanent, 40hrs per week
Mears provides temporary accommodation to asylum seekers whilst their claim is being assessed in three regions: Northwest, Yorkshire and Humber, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. At the end of May 2021 Mears had over 19000 service users across the three regions. Mears work in partnership with central and local Government, registered providers, tenants, landlords and investors to find solutions to homelessness, provide more social and affordable housing and create specialist housing for people with care needs.
About the Role:
Due to contract expansion and an increase in business volume, we are seeking for a Transport Officer to join our team. This is an exciting position that works exclusively to support Asylum seekers going through their right to work Asylum application process with the home office. The ideal candidate will be resilient, trustworthy, caring, a people person and extremely empathetic to others.
As an Transport Officer in North East Yorkshire and Humber region the main duties including being responsible for transporting the Service Users and their dependent children ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements and meeting all contractual obligations. Carry out vigilant equipment and audit checks and exercise due diligence at all times to deliver a high quality service. Complete all relevant paperwork in relation to driving and auditing responsibilities, providing incident and compliance reporting as necessary to rectify any identified issues. To work with the transport team and assist the Transport Manager to meet all contractual requirements and deliver an exceptional Service User experience. Build and maintain good relationships with internal colleagues, third parties and external organisations to support service delivery. Work collaboratively and proactively with the regional teams to ensure client, customer and service users receive an exceptional service. Undertake adhoc projects and provide support and cover for colleagues and teams with Mears Housing Management. Ensure full compliance with Mears code of conduct, contractual terms and group policies and procedures.
Role Criteria:
- Previous experience working in a similar driving role
- Geographical knowledge
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Flexible and reliable
All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.
Benefits we can offer you
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Annual Mears Fun Day – Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
- Volunteering Leave – Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
- Staff perks with Mears Rewards – discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
- Family friendly policies
- Access to EAP Counselling sessions
- Commercial Vehicle provided
As part of the recruitment process for this role, we will carry out a DBS & BPSS check, as well as Security Clearance. For these checks to be completed, we will require from you the relevant identification, including Proof of Address, References, a valid passport and proof that you have lived in the UK for the last 5 years.
If you feel you have skills and experience needed, please apply via the link below. If you have any questions regarding this role please contact Beth on . We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Mears Group is a Disability Confident employer and recognises our people as our greatest asset, we hire individuality, recognising and valuing everyone is individual and ensuring equal access to opportunities for all regardless of social economic background or individual make up.
Expected salary: £24045 per year
Location: Wakefield
Job date: Sun, 14 Jan 2024 05:56:03 GMT
