Driver -Fleet Operations - Minibus D1, D1(101)

Diamond Blaque HR Solutions; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider in the public sector is seeking a Fleet Operations Driver. This role involves safely transporting passengers and ensuring compliance with all safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have relevant driving experience and the ability to operate vehicles, particularly for clients with mobility challenges.

Qualifications

• GCSE in English and Mathematics essential.
• Current D1 driving licence required.
• 4 years min passenger vehicle driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and compliant transport of passengers.
• Support Day Services management and operate vehicles as needed.
• Collect fares and issue tickets according to policy.

Skills

Customer-focused experience

Manual Handling training

Operating bus tail lifts

Knowledge of securing a Wheelchair

Experience with vulnerable people

Education

GCSE Grade in English Language and Mathematics

Emergency First Aid Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

We are in search of a Fleet Operations Driver to undertake a range of passenger transport functions within Fleet Operations, ensuring adequate provision in line with service requirements and customer needs. To undertake the safe transportation of all passengers, 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 following policies, procedures and issued Guidance.

Responsibility

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. Operate the nominated communication system as needed, collect fares, passes, issue tickets and account for monies taken in line with NCC policy. Undertake a range of specialist transport functions using the vehicles provided

Qualification Essential

• GCSE Grade (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics.
• Current Driving licence for driving a Minibus D1, D1(101)
• Relevant recent Passenger Vehicle Driving employment experience
• Emergency First Aid Qualification
• Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, social media and smartphone.

Essential - Skills, Abilities, & Experience

• A full endorsement free Driving Licence for driving a Minibus D1, D1(101)
• Experience of driving a minibus with passengers - Minimum of 4 years of driving experience
• Good accident record and competent driver.
• Experience of working with customers and providing a customer-focused experience
• Have expertise in operating the bus tail lifts to help clients in wheelchairs, and have completed Manual Handling training.
• Knowledge of securing a Wheelchair.
• Experience in the transportation of passengers.
• Experience in working to tight schedules.
• Experience working with vulnerable people.
• The ability to confer easily with customers and provide accurate advice in spoken English is essential.
• Able to work Monday to Friday and Saturdays on a rota of one week in four.
• Able to provide a safe environment for customers and staff, and treat all with respect and consideration

Essential Compliance Requirements

• 3 Years of Reference.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service
• A pre-engagement screening is mandatory for this role.

Diamond Blaque Group, a leading provider in the public sector, is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and acts as an employment agency for this vacancy.