Driver with Caring Duties (Public Sector)

Vanrath; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount benefits

Job summary

VANRATH is assisting a large Public Sector Organisation in Craigavon to recruit a Driver with Caring Duties for 2-6 months initially, with potential extension. The role is based in Craigavon and supports the Transport Department by operating the transport pool system and driving various Trust vehicles as required.

The post holder will assist service users, including those with wheelchairs or walking aids, perform routine vehicle maintenance, keep fuel/oil records, and log journeys, while

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with PCV Category D entitlement.
• CPC qualification with valid Category D CPC card to 2026 (or evidence of 21 CPC hours).
• Experience driving 16+ seat vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Drive any vehicle within licence limits in a careful, lawful manner.
• Carry out daily vehicle maintenance and minor repairs; check fuel/oil/water; tyre pressures; punctures.
• Record fuel and oil usage in vehicle logs and journeys in the log book.
• Maintain accurate journey records and report vehicle defects to the supervisor.
• Assist service users to and from Trust Care facilities, including those in wheelchairs or using walking aids.
• Assist in activities under the Facility Manager.

Skills

Experience driving 16+ seat vehicles

PCV Category D entitlement

Education

CPC qualification

Category D entitlement

Job description

Driver with Caring Duties (Public Sector)

VANRATH are assisting our client, a large Public Sector Organisation, in their search for a Driver with Caring Duties for 2-6 months initially with the possibility of extension. This role will be based in Craigavon.

The post holder will support the Trust in the delivery of a high quality service within the Transport Department. It is the policy of the Trust to meet its transport needs by means of a 'transport pool' system. Although drivers may be allotted specific vehicles and runs, they may be required to drive any of the Trust's vehicles from time to time subject to the requirements of the Road Traffic Act (NI) 1970 being complied with.

Responsibilities

Vehicle Related Responsibilities:

• Drive any vehicle allocated within the limits of his/her driving licence in a careful, lawful manner with special reference to the needs of the persons/equipment being carried.


• Carry out daily routine maintenance of their vehicle and minor running repairs including checking fuel, oil and water levels and topping-up as required, tyre pressures, changing punctured wheels etc.


• Ensure that details of all fuel and oil drawn from stations are recorded in the records kept at the point of issue and in the vehicle log book provided.


• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date record of all individual journeys in the vehicle log book.


• Advise the Assistant Transport Controller of vehicle defects as soon as possible.

Caring Responsibilities:

• Assist Service Users as necessary, e.g. preparation for transport and collect and convey Service Users to and from Trust Care facilities.


• Assist Service Users including those in wheelchairs and those using walking aids, up and down stairs, into and out of vehicles. Ensure service users travelling in wheelchairs are safely secured with the recommended restraint device.


• Assist service users on outings, e.g. pushing wheelchairs, helping those using walking aids etc


• Assist in activities under the direction of the Facility Manager.

Requirements

• Experience in driving vehicles with more than 16 seats


• Hold a full current UK driving licence with a full PCV Category D Driving licence with no restrictions. (Full unrestricted Category D driving entitlement to drive a manually operated passenger-carrying vehicle with more than 16 seats)


• Have completed training for CPC qualification and hold a current Category D CPC card valid until 2026 OR if card expiry is before 2026, then evidence that 21 hours of CPC training has been completed.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of working with older people or those with a physical or learning disability.


• Experience in operating a vehicle passenger lift.

Remuneration

c£24,937 per annum, plus discount benefits.