Caring Transport Driver – Public Sector

VanRath Search & Selection; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

VANRATH is assisting a large Public Sector Organisation in Craigavon, Northern Ireland, in their search for a Driver with Caring Duties for 2-6 months with potential extension. The role supports the Transport Department in delivering a high quality service.

Applicants must hold a full UK PCV Category D licence with no restrictions and a CPC card valid to 2026 (or evidence of 21 CPC hours). Experience with older people or disabilities and assisting service users, including those in wheelchairs,

Qualifications

• Experience driving vehicles with more than 16 seats.
• Full UK driving licence with PCV Category D entitlement.
• CPC qualification and a current CPC card valid to 2026 (or evidence of 21 CPC hours).
• Experience of working with older people or those with a physical or learning disability.
• Experience in operating a vehicle passenger lift.

Responsibilities

• Drive allocated vehicles within licence limits, ensuring safe operation.
• Carry out routine maintenance and log fuel/oil usage.
• Maintain up-to-date journey logs and report defects as needed.
• Assist service users before, during, and after transport, including wheelchair users.

Skills

Driving experience with >16 seats

Care for service users

PCV Category D entitlement

CPC qualification

Wheelchair assistance

Older people care

Education

PCV Category D Licence

Job description

VANRATH is assisting a large Public Sector Organisation in Craigavon, Northern Ireland, in their search for a Driver with Caring Duties for 2-6 months with potential extension. The role supports the Transport Department in delivering a high quality service.

Applicants must hold a full UK PCV Category D licence with no restrictions and a CPC card valid to 2026 (or evidence of 21 CPC hours). Experience with older people or disabilities and assisting service users, including those in wheelchairs,