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Dumfries and Galloway Council; Whithorn; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vivup discounts

LGPS discounts

Cycle-to-Work

Job summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council is recruiting two Driver 1 positions to work full time (36 hours per week, 52 weeks per year) in the Whithorn area. You will transport pupils to and from school and perform local bus service duties.

A current PCV driving licence entitlement and a Driver CPC qualification are essential. The role involves Vetting via PVG scheme checks under the PVG Act 2007, with disclosures and PVG updates required before a formal offer.

Qualifications

• Current PCV driving licence entitlement is an essential requirement of this post.
• Applicants must hold a valid Driver CPC qualification.

Responsibilities

• Convey pupils to and from school.
• undertake local bus service work along with other duties.
• Carry out associated duties as required by the post.

Skills

PCV Licence

Driver CPC

Pupil transport

Job description

We are looking to appoint two Driver 1 positions. You would be working on a full time basis for 36 hours per week over 52 weeks per year covering the Whithorn area.

You will convey pupils to and from school and to undertake local bus service work along with other associated duties.

A current PCV driving licence entitlement is an essential requirement of this post. Applicants should also hold a current Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC) qualification.

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident.

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of

The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.

For further information please contact Scott McKail on 07345 471 207.