Casual Driver Attendant

Cheshire West and Chester Council; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking an experienced professional driver to join their in-house fleet service. The ideal candidate will have a clean D classification license and experience with minibus or passenger vehicles. Strong communication skills and a flexible working attitude are essential. The role involves casual driving duties to support service delivery, particularly during core hours. Applications are encouraged from local candidates in the Northwich/Winsford area.

Qualifications

• Experienced professional driver with D classification on a clean license.
• Willingness to undertake further training.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the operation of in-house fleet service delivery.
• Demonstrate a flexible approach to working hours.

Skills

Driving experience of minibus/passenger type vehicles

Good communication skills

Experience with tail lift and safety equipment

Customer care experience

Job description

Job Description

What are we looking for?

An experienced professional driver with D classification on their clean license.

A driver who has driving experience of minibus / passenger type vehicles.

Ideally you will have relevant driving training and be willing to undertake further training required to deliver the role to a high standard.

You should be able to work well as part of a team of drivers and assistants.

You should have experience of operating a tail lift and safety equipment used to secure wheelchairs for travel.

It would be beneficial if you have experience in customer care, ideally working with vulnerable people or in a school or health care setting.

You will need to demonstrate good communication skills.

A flexible approach to working hours is required which can vary due to operational requirements.

Cheshire West and Chester Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.

Cheshire West and Chester Council have an exciting opportunity for professional drivers. We are looking to recruit casual drivers to support the operation of our in-house fleet service delivery. The role will require a flexible approach to be available to support during our core working hours - and - as and when required.

We are especially interested to hear from people living in the Northwich / Winsford area. Our driver base is at Meridian House, Road One, Winsford.