Full Vocational Drivers

Connect2Luton; Caddington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government recruitment service is looking for a Driver to transport up to 16 passengers across Luton. Successful candidates will hold a clean D1 driving license and have experience with larger vehicles. Duties include ensuring safety checks and fostering a supportive atmosphere for passengers. This role also requires Enhanced DBS check. Join our team to make a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Must hold a clean driving licence with category D1.
• CPC card must be in date.
• Experience in driving larger vehicles is required.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport passengers to various locations across Luton.
• Ensure all safety checks are carried out in line with standard procedures.
• Create a safe atmosphere for passengers.

Skills

Proficient communicator in English

Confident with members of the general public

Job description

Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Driver on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their Passenger Transport Unit department. You will be working with the general public and transporting up to 16 passengers at any one given time. To be successful in this role you will need to have worked in a similar role previously.

About the role

• Safely transport passengers to various locations across Luton
• Create a safe, supportive atmosphere for passenger in line with safety guidelines
• Ensure all safety checks are carried out in line with standard procedures
• Check vehicles to ensure they are clean and fuelled appropriately
• Report any incidents within the safety guidelines

About you

• Proficient communicator in English
• It is essential you hold a clean driving licence with category D1
• CPC card in date
• Experience of driving larger vehicles and understand basic maintenance – basic training will be provided
• Confident with members of the general public
• Be able to lift items such as wheelchairs and buggy equipment
• For insurance purposes drivers must be over the age of 23

This position requires Enhanced DBS check.

About Us

Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract and interim roles at the Council.

Our heritage and being local government owned means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years.

We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP – A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.