Relief Transport Driver x 3

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council; Wales; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Wales is seeking a compassionate Transport Driver to support the transportation of children and elderly clients. The role involves driving, maintaining records, and client assessments. Candidates must hold a valid D1 driving licence and have a minimum of 2 years driving experience. Employee benefits include health initiatives, enhanced pay, and development opportunities.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Discount card for local businesses

Career progression opportunities

Salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid D1 driving licence.
• Required to be over the age of 21.
• Experience in transportation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Drive children and elderly clients safely.
• Complete relevant records and assessments.
• Support wider unit functions within the council.

Skills

Driving children transport

Driving elderly transport

Record maintenance

Client assessment

Education

Valid D1 driving licence

Minimum 2 years driving experience

Job description

We operate a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Overview

Have you considered working as a Transport Driver with Ceredigion County Council? We are looking to grow our team and we need you!

Do you enjoy caring for others and are you looking for a new challenge? Join our hard-working, friendly and supportive team within the Transport Department!

Responsibilities

We are looking for Relief Transport Drivers to work from Glanyrafon – Aberystwyth and Penmorfa – Aberaeron, to undertake:

• driving activities related to the transport of children
• driving activities related to the transport of elderly clients and/or clients with disabilities
• completion of all relevant electronic and paper-based records related to the role
• assessments of clients with the support of the Senior Driver and / or Transport Co-ordinator
• Work to support the wider Ceredigion County Council Unit functions as commensurate with the level of the post

Due to the nature of the post the successful candidate will need to hold a valid D1 driving licence and be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check. Post holder must be over the age of 21 and must have held a driving licence for over 2 years.

Our offer

Our offer to you

The contribution our employees make to the health, safety and wellbeing of our clients is priceless. We therefore want to ensure that our Transport Drivers find working for Ceredigion as rewarding as possible.

With that in mind, we offer our employees a range of employee benefits, including:

• health and wellbeing initiatives including free lifestyle and counselling support
• enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
• Vectis discount card for savings on big name brands and with registered local businesses
• learning and development opportunities to support career progression
• salary sacrifice schemes including the Cycle to Work scheme

For more information about our employee benefits please click here.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a caring and compassionate individual to join a friendly and dedicated team and make a real difference!

For further information and an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Paul Jackson: 01545 570 881

Interviews will be held: w/c 03.11.2025

Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Pleasenote that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.

Where you’ll work

Where you’ll work

Highways and Environmental

We deliver efficient, sustainable and bilingual services to the people of Ceredigion, promoting well-being in our communities, pride in a healthy well-kept environment, and confidence in our local economy. Our key responsibilities include:

• Transport Services: Corporate transport; Fleet management; Parking Services; Harbours.
• Highways Maintenance: Cyclic and Routine Maintenance; Emergency response; Highways inspection; Winter service.
• Highways Development: Planning liaison; Road safety; Regional transport; Street lighting; Streetworks; Traffic management; CWIC/NMWTRA; Design supervision; Flood and coastal risk management; Highways improvement.
• Local Environment Services: Waste Collections; Household waste sites; Grounds maintenance; Street cleaning.

We deliver bilingual services and are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. Certain roles require a DBS check and this role will require an Enhanced DBS check.