Minibus Drivers

JT Recruit; Leicester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

JT Recruit is recruiting 16-seat minibus drivers for a client across Nailstone, Blaby, Loughborough, Market Harborough, and Croft in Leicestershire. Shifts include early and late windows with possible split shifts.

You will provide safe transport for service users, perform vehicle checks, report defects, keep vehicles clean, assist passengers including wheelchair users, and maintain records. DBS check required and a valid UK licence with ≤3 points.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid UK driving licence with no more than 3 points.
• An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide a transport service for County Council Service Users and associated goods/services.
• Carry out daily and weekly vehicle checks and report any defects.
• Drive County Council operated vehicles safely and in compliance with Road Traffic laws.
• Keep vehicles clean and well maintained inside and out.
• Assist passengers, including those in wheelchairs, with safety restraints.

Skills

UK driving licence

Job description

16 seat mini bus drivers required for my client

Various locations -Nailstone , Blaby, Loughborough, Market Harborough, Croft

Various shifts -6.45am until 5pm, 7am until 5pm and 7.45am until 4.30pm, shifts may vary.

Possible split shifts also, 06.45/07.00 - 09.15/09.45 and 14.00/14.30 - 17.00/17.30

Duties

• To provide a transport service for all County Council Service Users and associated goods/services ensuring their personal well being and safe/secure travel at all times in accordance with the relevant policies, procedures and good practice whilst maintaining compliance with all relevant legislation.
• To make sure that, before driving a vehicle, it is in a fit and serviceable condition by carrying out daily and weekly routine checks as directed. Also, weekly safety checks, including fire precautions, as instructed or more frequently if operating conditions require it.
• To report any defect on the appropriate form.
• To drive any County Council operated vehicle as required in a safe manner and in compliance with Road Traffic to at least the statutory driving test standard and in accordance with procedures issued by the Passenger Fleet Unit.
• To maintain all vehicles in a clean, hygienic and tidy condition both inside and out at all times, including replacement vehicles.
• To make sure that all cleaning equipment and materials are used/operated safely whilst ensuring all vehicle storage facilities are maintained to the appropriate standard.
• To undertake minor vehicle repairs with appropriate direction from Transport Officers / Vehicle Unit.
• To assist the staff at any depot, operating centre or unit to lead, unload, secure and deliver any miscellaneous goods or equipment as directed by the PFT.
• To assist the passengers on and off the vehicle as well as assist with securing them and their wheelchairs in the vehicle with safety restraints and give personal assistance within the unit as may be required.
• To be responsible for fitting/removing seats, as required ensuring adequate seating capacity.
• To be responsible for the safety, general welfare and respecting the personal dignity of Service Users visited or passengers transported, reporting to the Senior Officer on duty or Transport Section, any accidents, incidents or difficulties incurred.
• To assist Service Users in their homes or day care venue prior to boarding the vehicles and at their destination as required.
• To work to pre-planned schedules and complete any record of work, record of driving, accidents reports and any other record of vehicle and passenger utilisation that may be required by law, the County Council, the 'Code of Practice' or procedures manual.
• representative of the County Council, Service Users, Carers and members of the public, maintaining a professional image at all times.
• To carry out or assist in driver/server duties, when operating on any Meals service provided by the County Council, including cashing up monies collected, completion of relevant paperwork and paying into the designated office.
• To provide detailed geographical and other information when required enabling efficient route planning and vehicle scheduling.
• To report all vehicle accidents, difficulties and complete relevant documentation as soon as practicable following their occurrence to the Officer on PFT.
• To deal with emergencies, according to Departmental procedure.
• To return the vehicle as directed by the PFT.

The nature of the work may involve the postholder carrying out work outside of normal working hours. The postholder may be required to attend, from time to time, training courses, conferences, seminars or other meetings as required by his/her own training needs and the needs of the service.

An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role

You must possess a valid UK driving licence with no more than 3 points