Driver

5 Star Recruitment; West Bridgford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

5 Star Recruitment in West Bridgford is seeking a Fleet Operations Driver to assist in delivering service plans and safely transport passengers, including wheelchair users, across fleet operations. You will maintain vehicle standards and complete related paperwork while adhering to safety and hours regulations.

The role requires a full category D driving licence, manual handling, first aid, and the ability to work independently, including weekends as part of a rota.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence with category D liability
• Manual Handling training completed
• Ability to work without close supervision
• Emergency First Aid qualification held
• Wheelchair securing knowledge demonstrated

Responsibilities

• Deliver the service plans and objectives for the Fleet operations team.
• Safely transport all passengers.
• Promote passenger safety and welfare.
• Ensure wheelchair users are supported and safe.
• Maintain and operate vehicles per policies and guidance.
• Complete transport documentation as required.
• Wear PPE and maintain vehicle cleanliness.
• Provide support to Day Services management as needed.
• Operate fleet vehicles, including in emergencies.
• Operate the required communication system.
• Collect fares, passes, issue tickets and account for monies.
• Meet legislative hours regulations and tachograph requirements.

Skills

Passenger transport experience

Driving to a high standard

Ability to work independently

Safety-conscious mindset

Manual handling awareness

Education

Full driving licence incl. category D

Manual Handling training

Emergency First Aid qualification

Wheelchair securing knowledge

Ability to work without close supervision

Job description

West Bridgford, Nottingham, United Kingdom

£ 12.85 - 25.70 (British Pound Sterling)

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 passenger 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.
• To ensure the cleanliness of all vehicles is maintained to a high standard.
• To meet all legislative requirements regarding drivers, hours regulations, including the use of tachographs where appropriate.

Key Accountabilities

• To be accountable for all fleet vehicles.
• To alert Fleet Operations management of any issues or concerns that may affect service provision and safe operation of vehicles.
• To alert Fleet operations management of any health and safety issues affecting safe operation of transport
• 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.

Person Specification

Education and Knowledge

• 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

Personal skills and general competencies

Puts into practice the Councils commitment to excellent customer care.

Works efficiently and effectively and actively looks for ways of improving services and outcomes for customers.

Works well with colleagues but also able to work on their own initiative.

Shares the Councils commitment to providing a safe environment for customers and staff and also treating all with respect and consideration

Experience

• 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

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