Transport Depot Supervisor

About Us

At Oxfordshire County Council (OCC), our Supported Travel Service plays a vital role in keeping communities across the county connected, independent and involved. Every day, a dedicated team of around 200 staff members supports the journeys and travel of approximately 10,000 residents, using a blend of more than 70 in‑house fleet vehicles and over 800 contracted vehicles. The service arranges and delivers a wide range of safe, efficient and reliable travel solutions, including home‑to‑school and SEND transport, independent travel training, personal travel budgets, community and public transport schemes, and essential journeys for children’s and adults’ social care.

Our core commitment is to provide alternative, safe and efficient travel solutions that empower people of all ages to access education, care, employment and social opportunities. Placing residents and their communities at the heart of everything we do, we focus on enhancing access, enabling participation and improving quality of life. Safeguarding is central to our mission, with all journeys underpinned by robust assurance, professional training and a culture of dignity and respect. Through practical, community‑centred solutions, our service ensures that Oxfordshire’s residents can travel confidently and safely, whatever their needs. This is an exciting time to be joining the team as we shape and embed new ways of working to support high‑quality transport services.

About the Role

As a Transport Depot Supervisor, you’ll be a key part of ensuring our essential transport services operates safely and smoothly every day. Working closely with the Depot Manager, you’ll help coordinate people, vehicles and depot activity, supporting front line teams and maintaining high standards of compliance. You’ll also have opportunities to step up and cover the Transport Depot Manager when required, offering valuable leadership experience and career development.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the safe and efficient daily operation of the transport depot
• Coordinating staff rotas, vehicle scheduling and service delivery
• Acting as a first point of escalation and covering the Depot Manager when needed
• Maintaining accurate training, safeguarding, DBS, CPC and compliance records
• Managing depot logistics including uniforms, stock and purchase orders
• Providing day‑to‑day support to drivers, passenger assistants and transport colleagues
• Contributing to continuous improvement across depot operations

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in transport operations, logistics or depot administration
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Experience managing training, compliance or staff records
• Confidence coordinating rotas and communicating with frontline teams
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and HR or finance systems
• Understanding of safeguarding, health and safety and compliance requirements

What You’ll Get in Return

• Flexible working arrangements where possible
• Excellent learning and development opportunities
• Access to Microsoft Copilot and agile working technology
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Up to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• Local and national staff discounts

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 flexitime, 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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