PTU Driver - MOR10607

Moray Council; Dufftown; On-site; GBP 26,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated driver to provide essential transportation services within the community. This role involves safely transporting school pupils and vulnerable adults, ensuring their comfort and security throughout their journey. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining high standards of vehicle cleanliness and conducting routine safety checks. With a flexible shift pattern and a supportive work environment, this position offers a great opportunity for those who are caring and enjoy working with the public. Join a team that values safety, service, and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a valid D1 driving licence and proven driving experience.
• Ability to assist passengers and maintain vehicle cleanliness is essential.

Responsibilities

• Transport school pupils and vulnerable adults safely to their destinations.
• Conduct routine vehicle checks and complete necessary documentation.

Skills

Proven driving experience

Ability to complete driver walk round safety checks

Cash handling

Manual Handling

Excellent timekeeping

Ability to communicate with school pupils and the public

Caring, Friendly and Courteous manner

Ability to work flexibly

Education

Driving licence with category D1 entitlement

Tools

IT platforms for ticket machines

Job description

Job Description

To legally and safely undertake driving duties associated with category D1 driving licence restrictions (Maximum passenger carriage 16 pax), to provide essential education, Community, Demand Response and Fixed route services including Non-emergency hospital patient transfers throughout Moray.

Deliver service obligations which meet awarded Contract terms and conditions. Operate to standards as directed by PTU Public Transport Officer and Coordinator. Provide excellent customer service, taking into consideration mobility, health and social isolation issues.

Requirements

1. Transport school pupils safely to and from school, maintaining good standards of discipline whilst pupils are on board, alighting or disembarking the vehicle ensuring pupils are safe and comfortable.
2. Transport Disabled, Elderly and Vulnerable adults safely to and from Community group Centres, Demand response or fixed route Services. Assist non-emergency patients from hospital discharge point to destination which requires a degree of patient assistance returning home.
3. Ensure wheelchairs, walking aids and other passenger items are stowed and secured safely ensuring all passengers are given support and assistance if requested. Manual movement and handling of passengers in wheelchairs using the correct restraints to secure wheelchairs whilst being transported.
4. Drive all vehicle types within licence parameters that are owned, managed and operated on behalf of the Moray Council in a safe and courteous manner. Report all accidents or incidents as directed in service policy to your Line Manager.
5. Understand and operate all equipment fitted to the vehicle competently. Conduct routine vehicle and equipment daily walk round checks and complete defect reporting as directed in service policy and procedures. To accurately complete all paperwork and documentation associated with service vehicles.
6. Attend regular planned training events in accordance with legal and service need requirements.
7. Operate IT platforms to enable the use of on vehicle ticket machines systems or dial bus software to access Runsheet's and prepare routes.

The Individual

1. Proven driving experience.
2. Ability to complete driver walk round safety checks on vehicles.
3. Driving licence* with category D1 entitlement.
4. Able to work on own initiative and to deadlines.
5. Maintaining Vehicle cleanliness and equipment checks.
6. Ability to complete vehicle log sheets and other vehicle documentation.
7. Ability to work as part of a team.
8. The ability to work unsupervised and be able to carry out physical duties including assisting wheelchair passengers.
9. Cash handling.
10. Manual Handling.
11. Protecting customer/client data.
12. Excellent timekeeping.
13. Flexible and adaptable.
14. Ability to communicate with school pupils, client groups, and members of the general public.
15. Caring, Friendly and Courteous manner.
16. Ability to undertake routine vehicle cleaning.
17. Ability to assist clients when boarding and alighting the vehicle, including wheelchair passengers.
18. Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs and demands of the service.
19. * Candidates will be required to show these documents if invited for interview.

Shift pattern - 2 drivers covering a 6-day working week rotating through an am/pm shift, inclusive of 2 Saturdays in a 4 week cycle.

Basic Hours per week - 22.25

Enhanced Hours per week - 2.75

Total hours per week - 25

Closing Date: 18 April 2025

Hourly rate: £13.26

Starting salary: £25,512.24 (pro rata)

Hours per week: 25

For further information contact Charlie Shaw on 01343 563798 or [e-mail]