Driver

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Beverley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a compassionate Driver to join their Passenger Services Unit. This role involves transporting a diverse group of passengers, including children and vulnerable adults, to various educational establishments. You will play a vital role in supporting the local community by providing essential school transport. The position offers flexible hours, nationally accredited on-the-job training, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you serve. If you are a caring team player with a passion for helping others, this could be the perfect role for you.

Benefits

On-the-job training

Community support

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driving license and demonstrate safe driving practices.
• Ability to work with vulnerable populations and handle challenging behavior.

Responsibilities

• Transport passengers to educational establishments and other destinations.
• Ensure the safety and comfort of passengers during transport.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer Service

Safeguarding Awareness

Education

Driving License

Job description

The job itself

Do you enjoy working with people? Are you interested in working in a transport environment?

The Passenger Services Unit is seeking to recruit a Driver to transport passengers to and from various educational establishments across the East Riding of Yorkshire and Humber Region.

Passenger Services provides Drivers and Passenger Assistants to transport various types of passengers, including children with challenging behaviour, vulnerable adults, children with additional needs, and medical patients, from home to schools, day centres, and other destinations as required.

Hours of work: The hours can vary depending on the needs of the service but are generally between 06:00 am and 10:30 am and 14:00 pm and 18:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

We are offering the opportunity to:

• Support the local community by delivering essential school transport.
• Receive nationally accredited on-the-job training (Midas).

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a caring and responsible team player who treats customers with respect at all times.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

A driving assessment will also be carried out at the interview stage.