Driver/Passenger Assistant - Sandy Depot

Central Bedfordshire Council; Campton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rewards and Benefits page available

Job summary

Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking a Driver and a Passenger Assistant to join our Fleet Transport team at Sandy Depot, Sandy. We offer relief and permanent contracts with hours including up to 25 per week, with full training and uniform provided.

These roles transport residents and pupils using council minibuses and tail-lift vehicles to day centres and schools, requiring care, reliability and good communication.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic individuals with a caring and reliable approach.
• Full training provided for all roles.
• No prior experience required to be considered.
• Drivers must hold a D1 driving license.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport residents and pupils using minibuses with tail lifts.
• Provide a caring, punctual and respectful service to customers.
• Work across relief and part-time contracts as required.
• Assist with daily operational tasks and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

D1 Driving License

Customer Service

Reliability

Job description

Team:PPT - Public Transport

Job Family:Providing - CBG 3 and CBG 4

Salary:

Passenger Assistant (CBG3) - £26,016 per annum pro rata, or £13.49 per hour

Driver(CBG4)- £26,427 per annum pro rata, or £13.70 per hour

Hours:Various Hours available -Relief 0 hours – as required by the service. And 25 hours per week - Full year and TTO Staff.

Base Location:Sandy Depot, Beamish Close, Sandy, SG19 1SD

Contract Type:Relief/ Permanent - Fixed
Closing Date:Rolling advert until 30/11/2026

Interview Date:Applications reviewed upon receipt, and interviews arranged accordingly

About the role:

Our Fleet Department are currently hiring Driver and Passenger Assistantsto join our dedicated team. We have various contracts available, including relief contracts which provide cover for when our full time staff are absent through holidays, sickness or other reasons. Regular work is available and in some cases, Relief staff may be able to work up to 25 hours per week, although this is not guaranteed. Full training will be given, and we also supply uniform and allowances for equipment.

Our Fleet Transport team provides safe, efficient transport for a range of residents. They include older people, those with disabilities and children with special needs. The service allows these people to access educational and day care facilities – helping to make Central Bedfordshire a great place to work and live. As a Driver and Passenger Assistant, you’ll be a key part of the team. All of our staff are based at our Sandy Depot

We are looking for enthusiastic and compassionate individuals to safely transport clients and pupils using council minibuses and tail lift equipped vehicles to and from various day centres, schools and other establishments as required.

The successful candidate must:

• Have a category D1 driving license (Driver role only)
• Provide a caring and reliable service to our customers
• Be patient and understanding
• Be aware of issues surrounding disability, dementia and special needs
• Be punctual and polite
• Treat every customer with dignity and respect

If you can meet the following criteria, we’d love to hear from you!

PLEASE NOTE: You do not need any previous experience to be considered for these roles.

Our Offer

We have a number of rewards and benefits available to our staff, to view these please visit ourRewards and Benefits page

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You will be expected to demonstrate how you meet the key accountabilities and competencies in thisRecruitment Pack..

OurCompetency Framework and Qualification Guidanceare to be read in conjunction with our Recruitment Pack.

For an informal discussion about this position, please contact:Pauline Goodmanat [e-mail] call 0300 300 4596

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Safeguarding

Central Bedfordshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers and contractors to share this commitment.This post is subject to the disclosure of criminal records.

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