Community Transport Driver: Safe, Caring Journeys

Runnymede; Camberley; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 29 days + bank holidays

Excellent Pension Scheme

Free Parking

Training and development opportunities

Professional membership covered

Cycle to work + discounts

Season ticket loan

Health insurance plan after 1 year / D

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

Runnymede Borough Council is seeking a Community Transport Driver to join the Community Services Partnership with Surrey Heath Borough Council. The role is based at Surrey Heath House, Camberley, serving the Surrey Heath area and beyond within the shared partnership.

You will transport passengers in accessible minibuses, assist with boarding, follow schedules, perform safety checks and maintain records. D1 entitlement on your driving licence is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence with D1 entitlement.
• Eligibility to drive council vehicles under insurance requirements.
• Good understanding of safe driving practices and transporting vulnerable passengers.
• Knowledge of safeguarding principles and reporting concerns.
• Experience delivering frontline customer service to members of the public.
• Ability to communicate clearly, patiently and respectfully with passengers.
• Willingness to undertake First Aid and Manual Handling training.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport passengers using accessible minibuses.
• Deliver a caring, patient and respectful service to all passengers.
• Assist passengers boarding and leaving vehicles with dignity.
• Follow daily schedules and routes prepared by the transport team.
• Carry out vehicle safety and roadworthiness checks before use.
• Report passenger welfare, wellbeing and safeguarding concerns.
• Maintain mileage and vehicle records accurately.
• Keep vehicles clean, fueled and ready for use.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve transport services.
• Provide occasional support to Meals at Home and emergency response.

Skills

D1 entitlement

Safe driving

Customer service

Safeguarding knowledge

Clear communication

Independent work

First aid

Manual handling

Experience with older people

Job description

Runnymede Borough Council is seeking a Community Transport Driver to join the Community Services Partnership with Surrey Heath Borough Council. The role is based at Surrey Heath House, Camberley, serving the Surrey Heath area and beyond within the shared partnership.

You will transport passengers in accessible minibuses, assist with boarding, follow schedules, perform safety checks and maintain records. D1 entitlement on your driving licence is essential for this role.