Driver 1 - DGA13775

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vivup discounts

LGPS discounts

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Wellbeing support

Money matters guidance

Job summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking a Driver 1 to provide pupil transport and local bus service duties in the Dumfries/Stewartry area. This part-time post offers a Band 4 salary (£10,023.86 - £10,536.90) for 16 hours per week across 38 weeks a year.

The role requires a current PCV driving licence entitlement and a Driver CPC qualification. PVG checks and disclosures may be required before a formal offer, with additional safeguarding provisions for staff working with pupils.

Qualifications

• Current PCV driving licence entitlement is essential.
• Driver CPC qualification is required.
• PVG scheme check may be required prior to offer.
• Part-time vacancy: 16 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.

Responsibilities

• Convey pupils to and from school.
• Undertake local bus service work.
• Perform other associated duties as required.

Skills

PCV driving licence

Driver CPC

Job description

Job Description

Driver 1 (5/30057)

Dumfries and Galloway

Band 4 £10,023.86 - £10,536.90

Working on a part time basis for 16 hours per week, 38 weeks a year, in the Dumfries/Stewartry area.

To convey pupils to and from school and to undertake local bus service work along with other associated duties.

A current PCV driving licence entitlement is an essential requirement of this post. Applicants should also hold a current Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC) qualification.

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident.

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.

For further information please contact: Lindsay Heron on 07920086559