H2S Private Hire Mini Cab Driver - self employed - Manchester

HATS Group; Salford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

HATS Group, a leading private healthcare provider in the UK, is hiring a Private Hire Mini Cab Driver to join their team. The role focuses on ensuring safe and efficient transport for clients within educational services, requiring strong customer service skills and valid driving licenses.

Qualifications

• Must have valid and up-to-date driving licenses.
• Experience in passenger transport is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of clients during journeys.
• Maintain high standards of vehicle cleanliness and safety.
• Provide excellent customer service and report any incidents promptly.

Skills

Customer Service

Driving

Safety Awareness

Punctuality

Flexibility

Job description

The HATS Group is the UK's foremost private healthcare provider, excelling in patient-centric transport services with an 'Outstanding' rating for Responsiveness from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Recognized for professionalism, excellence, and a fleet of over 800 vehicles, we support various public and private healthcare institutions, delivering over 2,000,000 passenger movements annually.

We have an opportunity for a Private Hire Mini Cab Driver to join our team.

Job purpose: A Private hire Mini cab driver is responsible for driving their own passenger-carrying vehicle and providing good customer service and a safe and comfortable journey throughout the network of HATS home-to-school services.

Job Title: Private Hire Mini Cab driver

Department: Special Educational Needs

Reports to: Controller

Pay Structure: Paid weekly

Position in Organisation Chart: Team Leader > Controller > Private Hire Mini Cab driver

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About The Role

Main duties:

• Ensure safety and wellbeing of clients throughout the journey and handover.
• Ensure that high visibility PPE is always worn in vehicle movement areas.
• Ensure that speed limits are observed within bus depots and school premises.

Check the condition of the vehicle prior to commencing service by:

• Ensuring that the vehicle is clean and tidy before starting service.
• Complying with laws and company regulations regarding the use of mobile phones, smoking in vehicles, and the use of prohibited equipment (such as games consoles) whilst on duty.
• Being responsible for health, safety, security, welfare, environmental, and fire safety arrangements for yourself, customers, and colleagues.

This includes attendance at safety briefings and training as required, reporting safety incidents, understanding emergency and evacuation plans, and maintaining a safe and tidy cab area. Providing high standards of customer service, informing customers of relevant information, behaving professionally, and assisting vulnerable groups are also key responsibilities. Driving safely, adhering to timetables, staying informed about road conditions, and ensuring valid licenses are held at all times are essential duties.

A driver must ensure their licenses are valid, up-to-date, and communicated to management if there are changes. They must report for work punctually, follow dress codes, avoid working under the influence, and report incidents or incidents affecting service promptly. Feedback for service improvement and adherence to policies are also required. Flexibility in working hours and outdoor environment work are part of the role, with a focus on safety and efficiency in all weather and traffic conditions.