UGO Bus Driver
Permanent, Part Time
Salary: Up to £23,344 per annum (full time equivalent)
Location: Essex
Working Style: Operational field-based worker
Join our UGO Bus Team!
UGO Bus provides tailored transport for businesses, residents, and public sector organisations with our modern, accessible minibuses. As part of Essex County Council, one of the UK's largest local authorities, we pride ourselves on offering a friendly, dependable, and personable service.
We're looking for people with an outward looking, caring and professional approach. The ideal person will naturally go above and beyond; acknowledging that our passengers value a friendly face and someone who is thoughtful and considerate. All our drivers work on a split shift pattern, so flexibility is key. For example, a split shift can cover from 7.30am to 10am and 2.30pm to 5pm. Please note, the salary for part time and term time roles will be pro rata.
We are currently looking for UGO Bus Drivers across the following locations:
Available Locations
* Mid Essex: Chelmsford - As and When
* South Essex: Basildon - As and When
* West Essex: Harlow - As and When, Harlow - Part Time - 25 hours per week, Brentwood - Part Time - 25 hours per week
* North Essex: Clacton - Term Time, Part Time - 20 hours per week, Colchester - As and when, Colchester - Term Time, Part Time - 25 hours per week
As a UGO Bus Driver, you'll be working with a diverse range of passengers, from students to older people, and individuals with disabilities or special educational needs.
We are looking for someone who:
* Holds a valid driving license with a D1 entitlement - Essential
* Has experience working with customers from a broad and diverse range of backgrounds/needs
* Can demonstrate prior experience of being adaptable and flexible to business pressures
* Can work under pressure and maintain a calm and professional approach
* Is able to use a smartphone and/or tablet
* Demonstrates good communication and social skills in a customer-based setting
If successful, you will need to complete an enhanced DBS check, undertake an ECC minibus driver's assessment, and attend mandatory training, including MiDAS and First Aid.
If you are interested in applying for the role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit an application via the Working for Essex website.
Why Essex?
Essex County Council has a location to be proud of. Our 1,300 square miles stretch from Constable Country to the Thames Estuary, from the dynamic M11 corridor to the traditional seaside resorts of Clacton and Walton. England's oldest town, Colchester, and two of its newest - Basildon and Harlow - are right here. Along with the City of Chelmsford, the county town, they form our major population centres. It means real choice and makes Essex the ideal place for your career. Read more about us.
Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.
We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.
As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC), should your role require a DBS check, you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained.
Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
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If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email resourcing.team@essex.gov.uk.
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