Community Transport Driver

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An ambitious council is seeking Community Transport Drivers to enhance accessibility for residents across Runnymede and Surrey Heath. This role involves providing door-to-door transport to diverse groups, including older adults and children with special needs. Candidates should possess a positive attitude, flexibility, and a commitment to making a difference in the community. Full training will be provided, and you will have the opportunity to work with a supportive team dedicated to continuous improvement. Join us in making a meaningful impact while enjoying generous leave, pension benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Excellent Pension Scheme

Free Parking

Training and development opportunities

Payment of one professional membership per year

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Health and Dental insurance after 3 years

Qualifications

• Experience driving minibuses is desirable but not essential.
• Practical skills and sensitivity to service users are key.

Responsibilities

• Provide door-to-door transport for various groups.
• Ensure a welcoming demeanor and good sense of humor.

Skills

Driving D1 category vehicles

Customer service

Practical skills

Sensitivity to diverse needs

Flexibility

Positive attitude

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About the role

Runnymede and Surrey Heath Borough Councils are working in partnership to deliver Community Transport services and are looking for Community Transport Drivers to join our ambitious service and provide accessible transport to residents across Runnymede and Surrey Heath boroughs, as well as travelling into other neighbouring areas as required.

Our Transport Service uses fully accessible minibuses of up to 16 seats. Experience of driving minibuses or similar-sized vehicles is desirable but not essential. To drive our fleet, you need a D1 category on your driving licence or have passed your driving test before January 1997.

Full training will be provided.

About you

You will provide door-to-door transport to various groups, including older people, individuals with physical disabilities, and children with special educational needs. Candidates should have practical skills and sensitivity to the needs of service users. Experience working with diverse client groups is desirable.

As you will work with the public daily, a positive attitude, flexibility, a welcoming demeanor, and a good sense of humor are essential.

If you are committed, self-motivated, and want to make a difference in your community, we would love to hear from you.

About Runnymede

Runnymede is an ambitious, progressive council committed to our core values and continuous improvement. We value innovative, proactive individuals who support our vision.

• 28 days annual leave (pro-rated for part-time staff), plus 8 bank holidays and 1 extra day at Christmas
• Excellent Pension Scheme
• Free Parking
• Training and development opportunities
• Payment of one professional membership per year
• Cycle to work scheme and related discounts
• Season ticket loan
• Health and Dental insurance after 3 years of service

For more information, contact Andy Pickering or Hayley Gray at 01932 425050 or via email.