Assistant Depot Manager

Job Introduction

About Us

Here at Fleet Services, we pride ourselves on our commitment to safeguarding, conveying vulnerable people with dignity and respect, using fully trained staff in specialised passenger vehicles in accordance with service requirements.

About the Role

The purpose of this job is to support the Supported Transport Service Management Team in the delivery of the Home to School Transport and Social Care transport network. The service provides transport for around 300 Children with Special Needs and vulnerable adults as well as operating the Oxfordshire Comet Service.  It is the role of the Assistant Depot Manager, Fleet Services to ensure passengers are afforded safe, reliable transport by providing an efficient transport service. 

To lead, inspire and motivate the team, through the efficient and effective management of services, staff and resources. Undertake any HR processes within the team, including onboarding and induction, one to one/12.3.2 meetings, and investigations. Create a clear sense of ambition, performance and ownership of objectives through the effective use of performance management processes ensuring delivery of required service standards. Embed a culture of continuous improvement, building skills and knowledge amongst staff across the Contract and Market Management Team. This may include the delivery of training to the team or colleagues.

Working with both the Area and Operational Depot Managers across Fleet Services the role will assist in the management of the front line, operational delivery of Fleet Services. To work with our Residents, Staff, Members, Partners and Suppliers to ensure the delivery of required outcomes, in a consistent way, using the right skills and the most appropriate delivery methods. To drive continuous improvement so we can be even more ambitious for our organisation and communities in the future. To support our Organisation, People and Partners to look forward, using analysis and evidence to inform plans, manage risks appropriately and apply insight to ensure the delivery of effective services for our local people. To learn and adapt to deliver positive outcomes in efficient and consistent ways, constructively challenging how services are provided and working together to build on our strengths.  

About you

Although no formal qualifications are required for this post, management experience or qualifications are desirable, the post also requires you to hold a full driving licence with a D, D1 or D1 101. You should have a good standard of general education and the ability to communicate and share information. The ability to deal with challenging situations and be comfortable around people with learning and physical disabilities. Successful candidates will undertake a management training programme and disability awareness and safeguarding training.

Rewards and benefits

It really is true that every single job role here contributes to bettering the lives of the people in our county - we want to do this for our employees too. We are proud of our strong flexible working culture, including the opportunity for flexibility in working hours and the use of technology to support agile working. We offer some of the very best learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.

You will have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of up to 19.9% of your salary; a range of local and national retail discounts; and a host of enhanced family-friendly policies including carers leave and paid time off for volunteering.

Our commitment to:
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to:
Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to:
Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to:
Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, full time and part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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