Driver
Department: Private Hire Vehicle (PHV) Driver
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Great Yarmouth
Reporting To: Jo Clark
Compensation: £12.00 / hour
Description
Our Private Hire (PHV) Drivers are responsible for providing a professional driving service that supports our clients and service users. In addition to providing a safe home-to-school transport operation, you may also be operating the passenger lift and assisting the Passenger Assistant with the service users as and when required.
Key Responsibilities
* Operate the vehicle in a safe manner, adhering to local road restrictions and speed limits. Any fines or tickets received must be reported to the office as soon as possible.
* Ensure mandatory vehicle checks are undertaken every time the vehicle is used to a standard acceptable on the road. Any defects must be reported to the office.
* Ensure that all passengers and wheelchair users are secured correctly in the appropriate location using the necessary safety equipment.
* Ensure that the vehicle in use has adequate fuel for the journey, refueling as required or instructed.
* Ensure that the vehicle is cleaned inside and out on a regular basis, at a minimum weekly.
* Remove and replace seating as required.
* Ensure that the vehicle is parked in the depot correctly, in pre-allocated bays where possible.
* Operate the passenger lift and other equipment used to assist passengers while entering and exiting the vehicle safely.
* Communicate with passengers and clients in a patient, informative manner.
* Assist the Passenger Assistant with their duties as required.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* Sound understanding of working with individuals with disabilities.
* Able to deliver the service with a patient and level-headed attitude.
* Hold a full unrestricted car driving licence (auto restrictions acceptable) with no more than 3 penalty points.
* Possess a Private Hire Licence with the relevant local authority (desirable).
* Minimum of two years’ driving experience.
* Willing to undertake and satisfy a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Benefits
* Bereavement leave
* Company events
* Free on-site parking
* Access to our Employee Assurance Programme.
* Referral programme
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