Thrive Group Oldham are currently recruiting on behalf of Leicester County Council for a Driver (Passenger Fleet).
Candidates require Children's & Adults DBS, as they will be delivering library books.
Summary of Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
1. Arrive at County Hall (vans are loaded already).
2. Both drivers go off on single man routes.
3. Some interactions with public and staff throughout the day. Must communicate well.
4. Delivering to 8 or 9 libraries per day.
5. Climbing in and out of the van, manoeuvring crates (moving up to 4 crates max at a time).
6. Using ramps and stacking them in designated areas.
7. Collecting books from the library and taking them to Glenfield.
8. Unpacking collection crates and sorting everything (1.5 hrs).
9. Preparing for the next day by getting next day's paperwork, re-loading the van and taking it back to County Hall.
10. Leaving the key for the next day.
11. Communicating throughout the day with the manager.
12. Opportunity to do minibus driving through LCC later on, once established with Jayne.
Working Hours:
Standard hours (non-guaranteed): 8am - 4pm Monday - Thursday, Friday 8am - 3:30pm. Flexible working hours / Bank shift style. Shadowing at first. Up to full time for the first two weeks, then moving to 2-3 days a week but not guaranteed. 3 routes for each van available. 2 vans (6 routes total). Must learn all 6 routes before starting. Temporary. No permanent role guaranteed.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Ensure that, before driving a vehicle, it is in a fit and serviceable condition by carrying out daily and weekly routine checks as directed. Report any defect on the appropriate form.
2. Drive any County Council operated vehicle as required in a safe manner and in compliance with Road Traffic Law.
3. Maintain all vehicles in a clean, hygienic and tidy condition both inside and out at all times.
4. Undertake minor vehicle repairs with appropriate direction from Transport Officers / Vehicle Unit.
5. Assist the staff at any depot, operating centre or unit to load, unload, secure and deliver any miscellaneous goods or equipment.
6. Assist the passengers on and off the vehicle as well as assist with securing them and their wheelchairs in the vehicle with safety restraints.
7. Be responsible for the safety, general welfare and respect the personal dignity of Service Users visited or passengers transported.
8. Work to pre-planned schedules/route lists and complete any required records.
9. Communicate effectively with any representative of the County Council, Service Users, Carers and members of the public.
10. Carry out or assist in driver/server duties when operating on any Meals service provided by the County Council.
11. Provide detailed geographical and other information when required enabling efficient route planning and vehicle scheduling.
12. Report all vehicle accidents and complete relevant documentation as soon as practicable.
13. Return the vehicle to allocated depot, ensuring completion check has been carried out and any lost property has been logged.
14. Drive vehicles to and from maintenance depots for servicing and repairs.
15. Complete and arrange attendance onto compulsory training courses during the year.
16. Perform such other duties as required commensurate with the grading of the post.
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