On behalf of our client, we are currently looking for 16 seat mini bus drivers for long-term, ongoing temporary work, working out of depots in various locations across Leicestershire to suit you. The role mainly involves full day shifts, with some split shifts (minimum 4 hours per day), paying GBP12.65 per hour.
An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role, and you must possess a valid UK driving licence with no more than 3 points. The DBS will be reimbursed once you have completed 6 weeks of work.
Duties of the role will include:
* Providing a transport service for all County Council Service Users and associated goods/services, ensuring their personal well-being and safe/secure travel at all times in accordance with relevant policies, procedures, and good practice while maintaining compliance with all relevant legislation.
* Ensuring that, before driving a vehicle, it is in a fit and serviceable condition by carrying out daily and weekly routine checks as directed, including weekly safety checks, as instructed or more frequently if operating conditions require it.
* Reporting any defects on the appropriate form.
* Driving any County Council operated vehicle safely and in compliance with Road Traffic regulations to at least the statutory driving test standard and in accordance with procedures issued by the Passenger Fleet Unit.
* Maintaining all vehicles in a clean, hygienic, and tidy condition both inside and out at all times, including replacement vehicles.
* Ensuring that all cleaning equipment and materials are used/operated safely while maintaining vehicle storage facilities to the appropriate standard.
* Undertaking minor vehicle repairs with appropriate direction from Transport Officers / Vehicle Unit.
* Assisting the staff at any depot, operating centre, or unit to load, unload, secure and deliver any miscellaneous goods or equipment as directed by the PFT.
* Assisting passengers on and off the vehicle, securing them and their wheelchairs with safety restraints, and providing personal assistance within the unit as required.
* Being responsible for fitting/removing seats as required, ensuring adequate seating capacity.
* Being responsible for the safety, general welfare, and respecting the personal dignity of Service Users visited or passengers transported, reporting to the Senior Officer on duty or Transport Section any accidents, incidents, or difficulties incurred.
* Assisting Service Users in their homes or day care venue prior to boarding the vehicles and at their destination as required.
* Working to pre-planned schedules and completing any records of work, driving, accident reports, and any other records of vehicle and passenger utilization that may be required by law, the County Council, the Code of Practice, or procedures manual.
* Communicating effectively with any representative of the County Council, Service Users, Carers, and members of the public, maintaining a professional image at all times.
* Carrying out or assisting in driver/server duties when operating on any Meals service provided by the County Council, including cashing up monies collected, completion of relevant paperwork, and paying into the designated office.
* Providing detailed geographical and other information when required, enabling efficient route planning and vehicle scheduling.
* Reporting all vehicle accidents and difficulties, completing relevant documentation as soon as practicable following their occurrence to the Officer on PFT.
* Dealing with emergencies according to Departmental procedure.
* Returning the vehicle as directed by the PFT.
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