DigiGo Driver -Halstead / Uttlesford areas

Essex County Council; Braintree; Presencial; GBP 23 000 - 29 000; Tempo parcial

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

26 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Option to buy extra annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Essex Rewards discounts

Health and wellbeing support

Resumo da oferta

Essex County Council via DigiGo is recruiting for part-time driver roles in Halstead and Uttlesford to support the Summer 2026 expansion. Roles include Part-time (PM) 19.6 hours over 3 days (14:40–22:10) and Super part time 15 hours over 3 evenings (17:10–22:10).

All roles operate on a rolling rota with weekdays and weekends, including a 10% flat-rate allowance. Successful applicants will be invited to interview at The Plaza, Great Notley.

Qualificações

• Hold a valid driving license with a D1 entitlement.
• Experience working with diverse customer backgrounds and needs.
• Adaptable and flexible with a calm and professional approach.
• Proficient in using smartphones and/or tablets.
• Ability to follow navigation and other instructions from the digital app.
• Excellent communication and social skills in a customer-based setting.

Responsabilidades

• Fulfil a vital role in high-profile schemes, providing a personable, dependable, and friendly transport service.
• Drive our brand new minibuses, contributing to a sustainable future.
• Get to know your passengers—from students to commuters, older individuals, and those with disabilities.
• Navigate through diverse landscapes, from suburban areas to scenic rural Essex countryside.

Conhecimentos

Customer service

Communication

Flexible

Smartphone use

Ferramentas

GPS navigation

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About The Role

DigiGo Driver -Halstead / Uttlesford areas

Permanent Part Time roles available

£25,959 per annum (full time equivalent)

Location:Halstead and Uttlesford area

Working Style: Operational field-based worker

Closing Date: NA-this is an ongoing campaign

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted right to work in the UK

Join the Future of Transport with DigiGo!

Are you ready to embark on a journey into the future of public transport? DigiGo, Essex's premier, on-demand shared public transport service, is on the lookout for enthusiastic and caring individuals to join our team of DigiGo Drivers.

We are recruiting for part time driver roles, to enable a significant expansion in the DigiGo service happening in Summer 2026.

• Part-time (PM) - 19.6 hours over 3 days currently 14:40 until 22:10 (subject to change)
• Super part time - 15 hours over 3 evenings only 17:10 until 22:10 (subject to change)

All the above roles operate on a rolling rota, including a mixture of weekdays and weekends. The above roles will also receive a 10% flat rate allowance on top of your salary.

Successful applicants will be invited to attend an in-person interview at The Plaza, Great Notley. Specifics around the working patterns can be discussed further with the interview panel.

Why DigiGo?

• DigiGo offers a revolutionary on-demand and pre-bookable travel experience in Essex.
• No fixed route or timetable putting passengers in control of their journey.
• Booked seamlessly through the TravelEssex app for convenience and ease.
• To find out more about what being a DigiGo Driver is like please visit: Be a DigiGo Bus Driver
• To find out more about the service, please visit: DigiGo

What You'll Do

• Fulfil a vital role in high-profile schemes, providing a personable, dependable, and friendly transport service.
• Drive our brand new minibuses, contributing to a sustainable future.
• Get to know your passengers—from students to commuters, older individuals, and those with disabilities.
• Navigate through diverse landscapes, from suburban areas to scenic rural Essex countryside.

What We're Looking For

• Hold a valid driving license with a D1 entitlement essential for the role.
• Experience working with diverse customer backgrounds and needs.
• Adaptable and flexible with a calm and professional approach.
• Ability to work in a timely manner.
• Proficient in using smartphones and/or tablets.
• Ability to follow navigation and other instructions from the digital app.
• Excellent communication and social skills in a customer-based setting.

If successful, you will require.

• An enhanced DBS checks.
• To undertake training in the use of a specific digital app that is integral to the service.
• To undertake mandatory training, including MiDAS.
• Undertake an Essex County Council Driver’s assessment.

What’s in it for you?

• Wide range of learning and development opportunities.
• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + choice to buy extra.
• Generous Local Government Salary related pension scheme.
• Access to hundreds of discounts and benefits through Essex Rewards.
• Access to our health and wellbeing support platform with Vita Health Group.
• Up to 4 days per annum volunteering leave.

Please note that the job role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area. Therefore, the post holder will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means.

Why Essex?

As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we’re committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you.

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We’re committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.

We’re also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service

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