Operational Transport Driver

Leicester Bus Partnership; Sulgrave; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Leicester Bus Partnership is seeking a driver to transport vulnerable passengers between home, school, day centres and other establishments. You will start at the depot, perform safety checks, and ensure passenger wellbeing in a safe, comfortable journey.

The role operates Monday to Friday with two shifts (07:30-10:30 and 14:30-16:30), term-time only (38 weeks per year), based at Sulgrave Road in Leicester. A caring approach and effective communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required
• Full Driving Licence with D1 category
• DCPC training may be undertaken

Responsibilities

• Drive routes from the depot to pick up and drop off vulnerable passengers
• Perform daily/weekly vehicle safety checks and ensure passenger wellbeing
• Communicate with service users, families, school staff and assistants to ensure safety and satisfaction

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Join us to play a key role in ensuring children and vulnerable adults' wellbeing is at the heart of the work we do.

As a driver, your day begins at the depot where you are assigned your route and vehicle. Carrying out daily and weekly routine and safety checks, including fire precautions, you'll check your vehicle is in a fit and serviceable condition. You'll collect vulnerable passengers who have special needs and transport them between home & school, day centres & other establishments. You'll ensure their personal wellbeing in a safe & appropriate manner - making their daily journey a comfortable one.

Being flexible in your approach, you'll show a sensitivity towards the needs of vulnerable people. Having a caring attitude, you'll effectively communicate with service users, family members, school staff and passenger assistants to ensure not only the safety of your passengers but that they receive a high level of customer satisfaction.

Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and Full Diving Licence with D1 category. You'll be prepared to undertake DCPC.

You'll work from Monday to Friday 07.30 - 10.30 and 14.30 - 16.30 to complete both pickups and drop offs. This is term time only, 38 weeks a year. Based at Sulgrave Road, you'll drive across the city.

What we can offer you

As well as the satisfaction of helping to improve thousands of lives across Leicester, you can look forward to a work environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance. You'll enjoy generous annual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. We'll also give you the chance to develop your skills and expertise with a variety of training and development opportunities. In addition, you can choose from a number of flexible benefits, including, discounts on city buses and trains.

We're committed to recruiting a diverse and highly-talented workforce as we continue to build a council that is fitting and representative of our great city. That's why we've designed our recruitment process to put you at your ease, make you feel welcome and bring the best out of you. We'll do all we can to make our recruitment process as fair as possible.