Average Transport Manager salary in North West London

Job Title: Transport Officer Location: Ealing, West London (2 days office / 3 days remote once trained) Hourly rate £22.02 PAYE / £29.30 Umbrella Contract Length: 3-month contract (possibility of extension) Working Pattern: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 35 hours ASAP Start As a Transport Officer, you will lead a team of Passenger Assistants and oversee the safe transport of children and vulnerable adults to school and essential services. This is a pivotal operational role responsible for: Managing day-to-day delivery of travel assistance servicesLeading and developing Passenger Assistants (approx. 25 direct reports)Overseeing a large, diverse caseload of service usersCoordinating with commissioned transport providersProducing route risk assessments, travel schedules and operational documentationEnsuring excellent customer service to families, schools, and partnersDriving continuous improvement, efficiency, and value for moneyUpholding safeguarding and compliance standards at all times Key Requirement You must have a sound understanding and practical application of home-to-school transport policies. We are specifically looking for someone with demonstrable experience applying local and national statutory guidance to: Assess eligibility for home-to-school travel assistanceCoordinate suitable and compliant transport arrangementsEnsure policies are consistently applied across casesPromote safe travel and support independenceWork confidently with families, schools, social care and other stakeholders This expertise is essential to ensuring that every pupil travels safely, equitably, and in accordance with statutory duties. What You'll Bring Experience working with vulnerable children or adults and understanding their needsExperience supervising staff and/or managing high-volume operational servicesStrong ability to assess risk and produce high-quality route risk assessmentsExcellent communication and relationship-building skillsConfidence handling challenging situations with professionalism and empathyStrong IT skills and ability to analyse data and produce reportsUnderstanding of safeguarding principles and how they apply to commissioned servicesAbility to prioritise, multitask, and manage competing deadlines Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser https://candidate-privacy

Interim Transport Manager3-Month Fixed-Term ContractLocation: North ActonWe are appointing an experienced Interim Transport Manager to oversee and manage our transport operations on a short-term contract basis. This role carries full accountability for fleet performance, regulatory compliance, supplier management, and the commercial efficiency of transport operations across our North Acton headquarters and supporting Oldbury depot.The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a fleet of approximately 90 vehicles, ensuring operational continuity, safety, and compliance while driving continuous improvement across all transport-related processes.Key ResponsibilitiesAssume full operational responsibility for fleet activities across the North Acton and Oldbury depotsEnsure all vehicles are maintained, serviced, and MOT compliant in line with legal and company standards, with accurate records maintained at all timesEstablish, manage, and maintain effective relationships with external service providers, including maintenance and repair partners, to achieve cost efficiency and service excellenceConduct thorough investigations into vehicle incidents, accidents, and infringements, implementing corrective and preventative actionsOversee the use and effectiveness of vehicle tracking systems, cameras, and telematics solutionsProduce and submit detailed reports relating to fleet performance and driver safety metricsSupport FORS and ISO audits, ensuring transport operations consistently meet required standardsEnsure all drivers remain fully compliant with statutory and company documentation requirements, including driving licences, tachograph cards, and handbook acknowledgementsRegularly review and enhance fleet systems, controls, and processes to promote best practice and operational excellencePlan, allocate, and manage driver and vehicle resources in response to operational demandsEnsure optimal utilisation of transport resources through effective planning and operational oversightCandidate RequirementsIn-depth knowledge of UK transport and fleet legislationProven leadership and management experience within transport, logistics, or a comparable operational environmentCPC qualification (National or International) is essentialExperience working with FORS and ISO frameworks is advantageousStrong IT capability, including experience with fleet and compliance systemsExcellent organisational, planning, and prioritisation skillsStrong financial awareness with proven budget management experienceBenefitsCompetitive salary package£60 monthly wellbeing allowance (flexible use)25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysAdditional annual leave entitlement: one extra day per year of service (up to a maximum of five days)Access to Electric Vehicle schemeEmployee Assistance Programme, including confidential financial adviceRetail savings through salary sacrifice benefitsCompany pension scheme

Transport Admin Support Job Title: Transport Team AdministratorDepartment: Transport Hub Reports to: Operations Manager Location: Ealing, West London (2 days office / 3 days remote once trained) Hourly rate £22.02 PAYE / £29.30 Umbrella Contract Length: 3-month contract (possibility of extension) Working Pattern: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 35 hours ASAP Start Purpose of the Role To provide high-quality administrative support to the Transport Hub, ensuring accurate data management, efficient coordination of documentation and processes, and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders. The role supports the smooth functioning of travel assistance services for children and adults with additional needs. A background or understanding of adult social care or supporting vulnerable clients is highly desirable. Key Responsibilities (Admin-Focused) Data, Records & Documentation Maintain accurate electronic records, ensuring all transport-related data, schedules, and updates are current and reliable.Assist in producing, updating and distributing travel schedules, route information and handover documents.Support the creation, review and tracking of risk assessments, ensuring all documentation is filed, updated and acknowledged by relevant staff/providers.Assist with contract-related administration including recording provider activity and compliance information. Administrative Support Support the day-to-day administrative functions of the Transport Hub, including diary coordination, inbox management and information collation.Prepare reports, management information, performance data and statistical summaries using internal IT systems.Handle financial administration such as purchase orders and invoice processing.Assist in maintaining and improving administrative systems, workflows and databases. Customer & Stakeholder Communication Act as a first point of contact for enquiries from parents/carers, schools, social care teams, service providers and internal departments.Provide high-quality customer service, managing challenging conversations and escalating issues when needed.Support the coordination of communications with Passenger Assistants and contracted providers. Support to the Transport Operations Team Provide admin support relating to staff management processes (e.g., absence forms, paperwork, training records).Assist with onboarding, recruitment administration and compliance checks for Passenger Assistants and contractors.Help organise training events, meetings, induction sessions and updates for staff and stakeholders. Desirable Knowledge & Experience Experience working in adult or children's social care, or with vulnerable groups, including an understanding of safeguarding principles.Experience with processing invoicesStrong administrative background with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise deadlines and maintain attention to detail.Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.Confidence using IT systems, including databases, Word and Excel.Experience supporting service delivery, contract administration or compliance processes is beneficial. Key Competencies Organised, accurate and able to work under pressureStrong interpersonal and customer service skillsAble to handle sensitive information and challenging situations professionallyTeam-focused, flexible and solutions-oriented Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser https://candidate-privacy