Question 1

Are there jobs in sustainable transport?

Accepted Answer

Yes, sustainable transport is a growing area of public sector recruitment. On Jobs Go Public, roles include active travel officers, sustainable transport planners, cycle training instructors, and liveable neighbourhoods programme managers. Local councils are actively recruiting for these positions as they deliver on government commitments to walking, cycling, and low-carbon transport. Most sustainable transport roles sit within council highways and transport teams. Browse our current transport vacancies to find sustainable transport opportunities near you.

Question 2

Can I find transport jobs with local councils?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Local councils are by far the biggest employers for transport roles; around 92% of transport jobs on Jobs Go Public are with local government. Councils recruit for everything from school crossing patrols and passenger assistants to transport planners, highways engineers, and network coordination managers. Top recruiting councils include Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, Luton Borough Council, and North Somerset Council. Browse our current council transport vacancies to find roles near you.

Question 3

What transport jobs are available in the public sector?

Accepted Answer

Public sector transport covers a wide range of roles. On Jobs Go Public, common vacancies include transport planners, school crossing patrol officers, drivers and passenger assistants, parking and civil enforcement officers, network coordinators, fleet managers, and active travel officers. Around 92% of transport roles are with local councils, with combined authorities and central government also recruiting. Whether you're looking for operational, strategic, or enforcement roles, browse our current transport jobs to see what's available.

Question 4

How do I find public transport jobs near me?

Accepted Answer

Jobs Go Public lists transport roles from councils and public sector employers across England, Wales, and Scotland. You can filter vacancies by location to find roles near you. Transport jobs are available in major cities including London, Liverpool, and Brighton, as well as county councils and combined authorities across the country. Roles range from driver and passenger assistant positions to transport planning and enforcement. Use the location filter on our transport jobs page to find opportunities in your area.

Question 5

Are there part-time transport jobs in the public sector?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are plenty of part-time and flexible transport roles available. Around a third of transport jobs on Jobs Go Public offer part-time or flexible working patterns. Part-time roles are especially common for school crossing patrol officers, passenger assistants, and driver positions, many of which follow term-time patterns. Flexible working is also available in transport planning and coordination roles. Browse our current transport vacancies and filter by working pattern to find part-time opportunities.

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