Hello Carz looking for caring & reliable school run drivers to join our fast growing company across the Huntingdonshire area - to take children with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities from home to school and then back from school to home during school term time.
All applicants will be considered but position may suit retired/semi-retired people looking to get out of the house for a few hours a day, or to fit in around an existing job. Journeys will be undertaken in 4 to 8 seater vehicles so experience driving this size of vehicle would be an advantage but not essential.
We have part-time driving work available in your local area, and temp to perm contract is for journeys 5 days a week (Monday-Friday) during school term-time for both morning and afternoon runs. These are immensely rewarding roles and our drivers play an important part in supporting and enhancing the quality of life for the service we provide.
DRIVER REQUIREMENTS:
You will need to :
• Have Huntingdonshire City council Private Hire taxi license, if you do not have we can assist you with the application process and full expense will be paid by the company to obtain one.
• Be able to pass (Local area Knowledge Test & Taxi general competency incudes basic literacy & numeracy), Undertake the Safeguarding course.
• To be able to pass driving assessment from an approved provider recommended by local council and you should have local knowledge of Huntingdon area- for example bars, restaurants, hotel, full support and guidance will be given.
• Have a UK driving license older than 3 years.
• Be able to share driving license information.
• Not have a criminal record.
• Be at least 25 years of age.
• Must have right to live & work in UK.
• Be sufficiently medically fit to pass a Group 2 medical examination.
• Be able to receive an enhanced DBS criminal record check to the satisfaction of the licensing authority (as you will be working with children & young persons).
Drivers will need to possess the following skills:
• High level of commitment to the service, reliability and desire for longevity in the role.
• Friendly, positive attitude and enjoy working with children.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills;
• A warm, welcoming and approachable manner;
• Casual dress and act in a professional manner.
• Ability to work on smartphones and use the Apps and navigation.
Driver Responsibilities:
• To take children with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities from home to school and then back from school to home.
• To drive company supplied vehicles, which include 4,6, 8-seater people carriers and wheelchair-accessible vehicles.
• You must be available to work both the morning (between 6:45am-10.00am) and afternoon shift (between 2.00pm-5.00pm) Monday-Friday school days, hours may differ depending on the route distance.
• The keep the company-provided vehicle at a safe and convenient location or you can drop the vehicle at office.
• To maintain the assigned vehicle to the highest standards of cleanliness and tidiness at all times.
• To work in an effective, safe, and flexible manner and support the operational goals of Hello Carz.
Benefits:
• Job type: Part time school term time only, potential to do extra hours going to airports, seaports, one city to another town or village journeys as and when but not guaranteed.
• Salary: £12/h.
• Fuel card & fully serviced, insured and maintained company vehicle provided for work only.
• Work remotely: No
• Full expense paid by the company to obtain a Private Hire Driver taxi License if you do not have one.
• Holiday Pay
• Monthly wages
Please feel free to visit at our website to find out more about the company and its purpose.
We look forward to hearing from you soon.