Thrive Group Oldham are currently recruiting on behalf of Leicester County Council for a Driver (Passenger Fleet).
Candidates require Children's & Adults DBS, and they will be delivering library books.
Summary of Day to Day:
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 van, manoeuvring crates.
6. Moving up to 4 crates max at a time.
7. Using ramps.
8. Stacking them in designated area.
9. Collecting books from library and taking them to Glenfield.
10. Unpack collection crates.
11. Sort everything (1.5 hrs).
12. Get next day's paperwork and prepare for next day.
13. Re-load van and take to County Hall.
14. Leave key for next day.
15. Communicate throughout the day with manager.
16. Opportunity to do minibus driving through LCC later on, once established with Jayne.
Safety Requirements:
Safety boots & hi vis, DBS & Midas all essential.
Sat nav helps. Apple/Google map etc.
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 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 perm 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.
4. Undertake minor vehicle repairs with appropriate direction.
5. Assist the staff at any depot, operating centre or unit to load, unload, secure and deliver any miscellaneous goods or equipment as directed.
6. Assist passengers on and off the vehicle as well as securing them and their wheelchairs in the vehicle.
7. Responsible for the safety, general welfare and respecting the personal dignity of Service Users.
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 the public.
10. Assist in driver/server duties when operating on any Meals service provided by the County Council.
11. Provide detailed geographical and other information for efficient route planning.
12. Report all vehicle accidents and complete relevant documentation.
13. Return the vehicle to allocated depot at the end of each run or shift.
14. Drive vehicles to and from maintenance depots for servicing and repairs.
15. Complete and arrange attendance onto compulsory training courses.
16. Perform other duties as required commensurate with the grading of the post.
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