Job Description

Transport Compliance and Monitoring Officer

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Closing date:

07/05/2025

Reference:

REQ105975


37 hours / Permanent
34,314 - 36,124 *
Aberystwyth
*All salary values are pro-rata.
About the role
Please note that the advertised salary for this position is subject to a pending pay award. The final salary will be adjusted in line with the nationally agreed pay award.





We are looking to recruit a Transport Compliance and Monitoring Officer to join our Highways & Environmental Services service.



About the role



You will be helping to ensure that the Council meets its obligations as an Operator's Licence holder by undertaking monitoring and auditing activities and delivering training to staff amongst other activities. You will also help support our Corporate Passenger Transport Unit to monitor School and Public Transport contracts and in the provision of appropriate transport related infrastructure and information.





You will also be a nominated Transport Manager on the Council's Operators Licence.



About the candidate



We are looking for an enthusiastic and contentious person with an eye for detail to join our Fleet Management team to support us in delivering an exemplar service.





The role offers opportunities for you to develop your skills and knowledge in the area of Fleet Management including being supported to undertake identified formal qualifications.



Our offer to you



We are committed to developing our people and will not only provide support to enable you to quickly and confidently take ownership of this role's key areas of responsibility but in addition, we are committed to supporting your development in order that you can progress your career with us.



In exchange for your skills and commitment we will offer you a range of employee benefits including flexible working, competitive annual leave allowance, enhanced family benefits, lifestyle savings and employee health and wellbeing packages.





We believe work-life balance is very important. To support you in achieving this, you will have access to the following discretionary benefits:


Hybrid Working: Subject to certain conditions being met, you may choose to work from home or in an office location. Due to the nature of the role, it will be necessary for you to attend depot locations and travel within Ceredigion on a regular basis. Flexi-time: Hours may be worked within a defined bandwidth, Monday to Friday, subject to service needs.

More information about our wide-ranging employee benefits can be found on our careers website.





and Person Specification



Get in touch



For further information and an informal discussion regarding this post please contact David Jones on 01545 570881 or email clic@ceredigion.gov.uk



Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.



We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.


What we offer
Work-life balance
Lifestyle savings scheme
Generous employer pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Learning and development
Where you'll work

Highways and Environmental

We deliver efficient, sustainable and bilingual services to the people of Ceredigion, promoting well-being in our communities, pride in a healthy well-kept environment, and confidence in our local economy. Our key responsibilities include:


Transport Services: Corporate transport; Fleet management; Parking Services; Harbours. Highways Maintenance: Cyclic and Routine Maintenance; Emergency response; Highways inspection; Winter service. Highways Development: Planning liaison; Road safety; Regional transport; Street lighting; Streetworks; Traffic management; CWIC/NMWTRA; Design supervision; Flood and coastal risk management; Highways improvement. Local Environment Services: Waste Collections; Household waste sites; Grounds maintenance; Street cleaning.

Aberystwyth

Aberystwyth is a lively university town, seaside resort complete with promenade and pier, and the setting of atmospheric TV drama Hinterland.