At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive electric minibuses, providing friendly transport for diverse passengers.
- Company: Essex County Council, committed to sustainability and community service.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, discounts, and health support.
- Other info: Opportunities for training and development in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact while driving through beautiful Essex landscapes.
- Qualifications: Valid D1 driving license and excellent communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 25959 - 25959 £ per year.
Fixed Term, Part Time £25,959 per annum (full time equivalent)
Location: Braintree
Working Style: Operational field-based worker
What You'll Do
- Fulfil a vital role in high-profile schemes, providing a personable, dependable, and friendly transport service.
- Drive our brand new, electric minibuses, contributing to a sustainable future.
- Get to know your passengers—from students to commuters, older individuals, and those with disabilities.
- Navigate through diverse landscapes, from suburban areas to scenic rural Essex countryside.
What We're Looking For
- Hold a valid driving license with a D1 entitlement—essential for the role.
- Experience working with diverse customer backgrounds and needs.
- Adaptable and flexible with a calm and professional approach.
- Ability to work in a timely manner.
- Proficient in using smartphones and/or tablets.
- Ability to follow navigation and other instructions from the digital app.
- Excellent communication and social skills in a customer‑based setting.
What’s in it for you?
- Wide range of learning and development opportunities.
- 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + choice to buy extra.
- Generous Local Government Salary related pension scheme.
- Access to hundreds of discounts and benefits through Essex Rewards.
- Access to our health and wellbeing support platform with Vita Health Group.
- Up to 4 days per annum volunteering leave.
Additional Information
- Include required certifications and training: Enhanced DBS checks.
- Training in the use of a specific digital app integral to the service.
- Mandatory training including Midas.
- Essex County Council Driver’s assessment.
Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We’re committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under the 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.
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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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