Assistant Depot Manager

at  Oxfordshire County Council

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.

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.