Caring Transport Driver with Wheelchair Support

Vanrath; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount benefits

Job summary

VANRATH is assisting a large Public Sector Organisation in Craigavon to recruit a Driver with Caring Duties for 2-6 months initially, with potential extension. The role is based in Craigavon and supports the Transport Department by operating the transport pool system and driving various Trust vehicles as required.

The post holder will assist service users, including those with wheelchairs or walking aids, perform routine vehicle maintenance, keep fuel/oil records, and log journeys, while

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with PCV Category D entitlement.
• CPC qualification with valid Category D CPC card to 2026 (or evidence of 21 CPC hours).
• Experience driving 16+ seat vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Drive any vehicle within licence limits in a careful, lawful manner.
• Carry out daily vehicle maintenance and minor repairs; check fuel/oil/water; tyre pressures; punctures.
• Record fuel and oil usage in vehicle logs and journeys in the log book.
• Maintain accurate journey records and report vehicle defects to the supervisor.
• Assist service users to and from Trust Care facilities, including those in wheelchairs or using walking aids.
• Assist in activities under the Facility Manager.

Skills

Experience driving 16+ seat vehicles

PCV Category D entitlement

Education

CPC qualification

Category D entitlement

Job description

VANRATH is assisting a large Public Sector Organisation in Craigavon to recruit a Driver with Caring Duties for 2-6 months initially, with potential extension. The role is based in Craigavon and supports the Transport Department by operating the transport pool system and driving various Trust vehicles as required.

The post holder will assist service users, including those with wheelchairs or walking aids, perform routine vehicle maintenance, keep fuel/oil records, and log journeys, while