Driver

• Operate the vehicle in a safe manner, adhering to local road restrictions and speed limits. Any fines or tickets received must be reported to the office as soon as possible
• Ensure mandatory vehicle checks are undertaken every time the vehicle is used to a standard acceptable on the road. Any defects to be reported to the office
• Ensure that all passengers and wheelchair users are secured correctly in the appropriate location using the necessary safety equipment
• Ensure that the vehicle in use has adequate fuel for the journey, refueling as and when required or instructed
• Ensure that the vehicle is cleaned inside and out on a regular basis, as a minimum on a weekly basis
• Remove and replace seating as required
• Ensure that the vehicle is parked in the depot correctly, in pre allocated bays where possible
• Operate the passenger lift and other equipment used to assist passengers whilst entering and exiting the vehicle safely
• Communicate with passengers and clients in a patient, informative manner
• Assist the Passenger Assistant with their duties as required

• Sound understanding of working with individuals with disabilities
• Able to deliver the service with a patient and level-headed attitude
• Hold a full unrestricted car driving licence (auto restrictions acceptable) with no more than 3 penalty points
• Possess a Private Hire Licence with the relevant local authority (desirable)
• Minimum of two years' driving experience
• Willing to undertake and satisfy a Disclosure and Barring Service check

Possess a Private Hire Licence with the relevant local authority

• Contracts are 20 hours per week, worked on a split-shift basis covering AM and PM transport
• Term-time only, rolled up holiday pay entitlement is 12.07% of gross pay relating to work completed. This will be paid to you each month, and there is no entitlement to other additional paid annual leave to be taken during school term weeks
• You are required to complete a licence and badging process with the council which will take 2-3 months prior to the start of employment
• Salaries are pro-rata - you will receive payment every month of the year (even in non-working periods!)
• Bereavement leave
• Company events
• Free on-site parking
• Access to our Employee Assurance Programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme