PCV Driver / Passenger Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 34 days

Free fast-track CPC/PCV training

Green car salary sacrifice

White goods salary sacrifice

Enhanced pension

Cycle to work

Employee assistance programme

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Cheshire East Council is recruiting drivers for go-too, its demand responsive transport service, extending from a Nantwich pilot across the borough. The role combines driving passenger vehicles with acting as a Passenger Assistant when required, supporting SEND children to school safely and comfortably.

Rolling shifts cover early, day, late and Saturday work; paid fast-track CPC/PCV training is available for those without licences. Meeting the medical standard for driving is required.

Qualifications

• CPC (D) / PCV training or willingness to undertake paid fast-track CPC/PCV training
• Emergency first aid training or willingness to undertake it
• Meets the required medical standards for driving

Responsibilities

• Deliver a professional, welcoming and reliable transport service as part of the go-too network
• Drive passenger vehicles across the borough as part of the go-too service
• Act as a Passenger Assistant when required, supporting SEND passengers
• Ensure SEND children travel to school safely and comfortably
• Use the tablet-based route and booking system on board
• Support passengers of all ages on everyday journeys such as work, education, healthcare, shopping and leisure
• Work in line with relevant safety standards, policies and procedures
• Represent Cheshire East Council and go-too with a professional, positive approach at all times

Skills

On-board technology

Passenger care

Highway Code knowledge

Communication with passengers

Education

CPC (D) / PCV training

Emergency first aid training

Job description

Cheshire East Council is recruiting drivers for go-too, its demand responsive transport service, which is extending from a Nantwich pilot across the whole borough. The post combines driving passenger vehicles with acting as a Passenger Assistant when required, supporting SEND children to school safely and comfortably. Rolling shifts cover early, day, late and Saturday work, and candidates without a CPC or PCV licence can take paid fast-track training. Meeting the medical standard for driving is required.

What the job involves

• Deliver a professional, welcoming and reliable transport service as part of the go-too network
• Drive passenger vehicles across the borough as part of the go-too service
• Act as a Passenger Assistant when required, supporting SEND passengers
• Ensure SEND children travel to school safely and comfortably
• Use the tablet-based route and booking system on board
• Support passengers of all ages on everyday journeys such as work, education, healthcare, shopping and leisure
• Work in line with relevant safety standards, policies and procedures
• Represent Cheshire East Council and go-too with a professional, positive approach at all times

What’s required

Qualifications

• Professional Driving Qualification CPC (D) (PCV), or willingness to undertake paid fast-track CPC and/or PCV training
• Emergency first aid training, or willingness to undertake it

Registration & licences

• Meets the required medical standards for driving

Experience

• Driving experience of the types of vehicle in the authority's fleet
• Sat-nav and map-reading experience when transporting passengers of varying ages and abilities

Skills & knowledge

• Confident use of on-board technology, with full training provided
• Alert and responsive to the needs of children, adults and older passengers
• Working knowledge of the Highway Code and passenger transport legislation
• Able to converse at ease with vulnerable passengers, including those with communication difficulties or complex needs

Other

• Able to work a rolling shift pattern including early, day, late and Saturday shifts
• Willing and able to travel throughout the borough
• Positive, can-do attitude with a commitment to excellent service

What’s offered

• 34 days' annual leave including bank holidays from day one, rising to 39 after five years, with the option to buy up to 10 extra days a year (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Free paid fast-track CPC and/or PCV training
• Green car salary sacrifice scheme leasing new electric or hybrid cars on a three-year lease
• White goods salary sacrifice scheme
• Enhanced career average public pension at 1/49th of yearly pensionable pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free and confidential employee assistance programme
• Discounted corporate gym membership at Everybody Leisure facilities