Ugobus Driver – Canvey

Essex County Council; Castle Hedingham; Presencial; GBP 14 000 - 26 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

Essex County Council is recruiting Ugobus Drivers based in Canvey. The role is permanent, part-time, with a 20-hour week and pro rata salary of £14,032 per annum. The full-time equivalent salary is up to £25,959 per year.

You will hold a D1 driving entitlement and operate our accessible minibuses, providing compassionate, customer-focused transport services. Successful candidates will complete background checks, minibus driver assessment, and mandatory training.

Qualificações

• Current driving licence with D1 entitlement
• Experience working with customers from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to adapt to shifting demands
• Calm and professional under pressure
• Comfortable using a smartphone or tablet
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills in customer-facing environments

Responsabilidades

• Complete enhanced DBS check and ECC minibus driver assessment
• Attend mandatory training including MiDAS and First Aid
• Deliver reliable and accessible transport for passengers in Canvey and surrounding areas

Conhecimentos

Customer service

Communication

Flexibility

Right to work in UK

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Ugobus Driver – Canvey

Permanent, Part Time

Up to £25,959 per annum (full time equivalent)

Location: Canvey Island

Working Style:

Ugobus delivers tailored, accessible transport for businesses, residents, and public-sector organisations across Essex. As part of Essex County Council, we’re proud to provide a friendly, reliable and community‑focused service using our modern fleet of minibuses.

We are looking to recruit dedicated and thoughtful individuals to join our team of Ugobus Drivers based in Canvey. We are currently recruiting for the following hours.

• 20 hours per week – the pro rata salary will be £14,032 per annum

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

Our drivers make a real difference every day. You’ll be supporting a diverse range of passengers - from students and young people to older adults and individuals with disabilities or special educational needs. Compassion, professionalism, and a positive outlook are at the heart of the role.

“It’s the variety of meeting different people and you do get to touch on their lives” – Tony, Ugobus Driver

If you want to know more, watch our video to see what makes UGO Bus more than just a journey:

Shift Pattern

All Ugobus drivers work to a split‑shift pattern, so flexibility and an understanding of this schedule is crucial.

A typical split shift might include:

• Morning: 7.30am – 10.00am
• Afternoon: 2.30pm – 5.00pm

This structure supports the needs of our passengers throughout the day.

What We’re Looking For

• Hold a current driving licence with D1 entitlement is essential - this is an essential requirement for driving our accessible minibuses and forms a core part of your suitability for the position.
• Have experience working with customers from a wide range of backgrounds and needs
• Understand the importance of flexibility and can adapt to shifting demands
• Stay calm and professional under pressure
• Are confident using a smartphone or tablet
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills in customer‑facing environments

If successful, you’ll complete an enhanced DBS check, pass an ECC minibus driver assessment, and attend mandatory training - including MiDAS and First Aid.

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted right to work in the UK.

Why Essex?

As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we’re committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in . With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you.

In March 2026, the Government announced that councils in Greater Essex will be reorganised into five new unitary authorities from April 2028. In addition to this, Greater Essex has been accepted on to the devolution priority programme, where we will work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority. You can read more about these changes, and what this may mean for this role, on our .

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We’re committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We’re also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

Once you’ve secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs.

At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the , including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone.

Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

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