Part-Time On-Demand Transport Driver – Essex

Essex County Council; Braintree; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Option to buy extra annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Essex Rewards discounts

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

Essex County Council via DigiGo is recruiting for part-time driver roles in Halstead and Uttlesford to support the Summer 2026 expansion. Roles include Part-time (PM) 19.6 hours over 3 days (14:40–22:10) and Super part time 15 hours over 3 evenings (17:10–22:10).

All roles operate on a rolling rota with weekdays and weekends, including a 10% flat-rate allowance. Successful applicants will be invited to interview at The Plaza, Great Notley.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid driving license with a D1 entitlement.
• Experience working with diverse customer backgrounds and needs.
• Adaptable and flexible with a calm and professional approach.
• Proficient in using smartphones and/or tablets.
• Ability to follow navigation and other instructions from the digital app.
• Excellent communication and social skills in a customer-based setting.

Responsibilities

• Fulfil a vital role in high-profile schemes, providing a personable, dependable, and friendly transport service.
• Drive our brand new minibuses, contributing to a sustainable future.
• Get to know your passengers—from students to commuters, older individuals, and those with disabilities.
• Navigate through diverse landscapes, from suburban areas to scenic rural Essex countryside.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Flexible

Smartphone use

Tools

GPS navigation

Job description

Essex County Council via DigiGo is recruiting for part-time driver roles in Halstead and Uttlesford to support the Summer 2026 expansion. Roles include Part-time (PM) 19.6 hours over 3 days (14:40–22:10) and Super part time 15 hours over 3 evenings (17:10–22:10).

All roles operate on a rolling rota with weekdays and weekends, including a 10% flat-rate allowance. Successful applicants will be invited to interview at The Plaza, Great Notley.