Assistant Transport Manager

Job introduction

Job title: Assistant Transport Manager

A bit about us:

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do. 

Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!

The role:

• In the role of the Assistant Transport Manager will be working closely with the Fleet Transport Managers, you will provide high-quality administrative and technical support across a range of fleet activities, with a particular focus on operator licensing and regulatory compliance. This will include supporting communication with the Traffic Commissioner’s Office and the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• As the Assistant Transport Manager you will help maintain accurate compliance, vehicle and financial records, support statutory fleet processes and contribute to transport-related inspections and investigations. You will also assist with the collection and analysis of operational data, process orders and invoices, monitor internal recharges and provide accurate information to Fleet Officers, Finance colleagues, other council services and external suppliers
• The role of Assistant Transport Manager will involve supporting and servicing meetings, preparing and circulating documents, taking minutes and completing follow-up actions. You may also deputise for Fleet Transport Managers at appropriate local and regional service meetings

Development opportunity:

• This role offers an excellent development opportunity for an individual aspiring to progress into professional fleet and transport management. You must either hold the HGV Transport Management Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) or be willing to obtain the qualification within two years of appointment. The successful candidate will be supported to develop towards a future Fleet Transport Manager role and subject to qualification and experience, may be nominated as a Transport Manager on the Council's Operator Licence
• To support the achievement of the Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (TM CPC) qualification, the Council will fully fund the course and provide appropriate study support, including reasonable time during working hours to undertake learning activities
• The successful candidate will be expected to actively engage with the training and make every reasonable effort to successfully achieve the qualification. Where a candidate is unsuccessful at the first attempt, the Council will continue to provide the same level of financial and study support for a second attempt

Our offer to you:

• At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
• Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
• Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme
• Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
• Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes 
• Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave  
• Discounted Gym Memberships 
• Employee Volunteering Scheme 
• Medicash 

Next steps:
Closing date: Midnight on Thursday 8th October 2026
Shortlisting date: W/C Monday 12th October 2026
Interview date: W/C Monday 19th October 2026
Interview type: Face-to-face

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Once the role has closed, you will not be able to submit an application, and we are unable to reopen the vacancy for you to complete it. We strongly recommend submitting your application well in advance of the closing date to avoid disappointment.

If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Gary Hickman at Gary.Hickman@liverpool.gov.uk

Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.

Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. 

If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk.

Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.  Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.

Please be advised it is our understanding that this role does not meet the requirements of a skilled worker visa as set out by UK Visa and Immigration https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes . For details regarding the salary of a skilled worker visa please visit Home Office: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list

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