Driver

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Goole; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is seeking a Driver to transport passengers to and from educational establishments across the East Riding of Yorkshire and Humber Region, including Goole. You will work as part of the Passenger Services Unit, delivering safe school transport and supporting vulnerable passengers with care and respect.

Hours typically fall between early morning and early evening on weekdays, with a driving assessment at interview and enhanced DBS clearance required.

Qualifications

• Is a caring and responsible team player who treats customers with respect at all times.
• Understand the importance of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
• A driving assessment will be carried out at interview stage.
• This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance check.

Responsibilities

• Transport passengers to and from educational establishments across the East Riding of Yorkshire and Humber Region.
• Provide safe, respectful passenger assistance to those requiring it.
• Support the delivery of school transport services as part of the Passenger Services Unit.

Skills

Caring and responsible team player

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Service area: Housing Transportation and Public Protection

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 (children with challenging behaviour, vulnerable adults, children with additional needs, medical patients) from home to schools, day centres and other destinations where required.

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

We are offering the opportunity to:

• Support the local community by delivering essential school transport.
• Receive a 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.
• Understand the importance of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

A Driving assessment will also be carried out at interview stage.

DBS/Medical check

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance check.