Driver

Instajobs Limited; East Midlands; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated driver to join their Fleet operations team. This role involves the safe transportation of passengers, ensuring their welfare, and adhering to operational procedures. The ideal candidate will have a full D Licence, experience in passenger transport, and a commitment to safety and compliance. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and enjoy working in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values your contributions and offers a fulfilling career path.

Qualifications

• Full D Licence required for driving and transporting passengers.
• Experience in working with vulnerable individuals is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe transportation of passengers and compliance with policies.
• Assist in delivering service plans for the Fleet operations team.

Skills

Driving License (Category D)

Manual Handling

Emergency First Aid

Passenger Transportation

Working with Vulnerable People

Ability to Work Independently

Wheelchair Securing Knowledge

Job description

Hours - 37 Hours per week including every other Saturday (£19.28 per hour) on a rota.

Essential D Licence

Key Responsibilities

• Personally and through team members assist to deliver the service plans and objectives for the Fleet operations team.
• To undertake the safe transportation of all passengers.
• To have regard for the general welfare of passengers and to promote their safety.
• To ensure compliance with safe practice in respect of all passengers particularly wheelchair users.
• To maintain and operate vehicles in accordance with policies, procedures and issued Guidance.
• To complete all documentation related to vehicle operations as required.
• To wear protective clothing and PPE as issued.
• To provide support services as directed by the Day Services management when working within the Day Centre.
• To operate any fleet vehicles as required particularly in emergency/urgent situations.
• To operate the nominated communication system as required.
• Collect fares, passes, issue tickets and account for monies taken in line with NCC policy.

Key Accountabilities

• To adhere to key operational procedures at all times
• To undertake all training commensurate with the post
• To report any concerns relating to service users in our care to either Fleet Operations or day Services management.
• To pay any fares taken with way bill from Ticket machine into Agreed location.

Qualifications and Experience

• A full endorsement free driving licence that includes category D Licence
• Manual Handling training
• Ability to work without close supervision
• Emergency First Aid Qualification
• Wheelchair securing knowledge.
• Experience in the transportation of passengers.
• Minimum of 4 years, driving experience.
• Experience in working to tight schedules.
• Experience of working with vulnerable people.

Role Dimensions

• To undertake a range of specialist transport functions using the vehicles provided.
• Responsibility for vehicles used.
• Responsibility for passenger safety.
• Requirement to work weekends as Part of Rota.