Transport Assistant (Fixed Term), Drummuie

Published by Highland Council
Ref: HGH22127 Published date: 03/11/2026 Closing date: 16/11/2026
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Location:

Drummuie, Golspie

Salary:
£29,666.00 - £32,468.00
Contract type:
Temporary
Position type:
Full Time
Hours:
35 hours
Categories:

Job Description

Post Title: Transport Assistant
Location: Drummuie Offices
Hours: 35 hours per week
Duration: Fixed Term for up to 12 months
Salary: £29,666 - £32,468 per annum

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact Person: Sinead Denoon, Tel: 01408 635 226 or Email: Sinead.Denoon@highland.gov.uk

Job Purpose: To administer contracts and monitor contract costs, performance and usage. To provide technical assistance with all Transport Coordination Unit activities including contracts, information and infrastructure. To assist the Transport Officers in the range of their duties.

Please APPLY ONLINE. If you are unable to apply online and you wish to request an offline application pack, please contact HR Transactions, Tel: 01349 868642 (24 hour voicemail) or email: Recruitment.Enquiries@highland.gov.uk quoting the post reference number above.

Please find the Job Description below.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

  • Competence in the use of Microsoft Office – e.g. European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent.
  • High level of numeracy – e.g. Standard Grade at Credit level in Mathematics, or other qualification in Maths, Statistics, Accountancy or a
    related subject.
  • You will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various
    work locations within Highland to meet the operational requirements of the
    Service. Occasional evening work and stays away overnight may be
    necessary.

 


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Location

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