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- Tasks: Drive a minibus safely while supporting clients and service users.
- Company: Join a caring organisation dedicated to providing excellent transport services.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, free parking, and company events.
- Other info: Opportunities for overtime and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a difference in people's lives while gaining valuable driving experience.
- Qualifications: Must have driving experience and a willingness to assist individuals with disabilities.
Our Drivers are responsible for providing a professional driving service that supports our clients and service users. In addition to providing a safe home-to-school transport operation, you may also be operating the passenger lift and assisting the Passenger Assistant with the service users as and when required. This role is offering 25 - 30 hours per week, with opportunities for overtime.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate the vehicle in a safe manner, adhering to local road restrictions and speed limits. Any fines or tickets received must be reported to the office as soon as possible.
- Ensure mandatory vehicle checks are undertaken every time the vehicle is used to a standard acceptable on the road. Any defects to be reported to the office.
- Ensure that all passengers and wheelchair users are secured correctly in the appropriate location using the necessary safety equipment.
- Ensure that the vehicle in use has adequate fuel for the journey, refueling as and when required or instructed.
- Ensure that the vehicle is cleaned inside and out on a regular basis, as a minimum on a weekly basis.
- Remove and replace seating as required.
- Ensure that the vehicle is parked in the depot correctly, in pre-allocated bays where possible.
- Operate the passenger lift and other equipment used to assist passengers whilst entering and exiting the vehicle safely.
- Communicate with passengers and clients in a patient, informative manner.
- Assist the Passenger Assistant with their duties as required.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Be willing to undertake a Private Hire Vehicle license application.
- Sound understanding of working with individuals with disabilities.
- Able to deliver the service with a patient and level-headed attitude.
- Minimum of one year’s driving experience.
- Willing to undertake and satisfy a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Benefits
- Bereavement leave
- Company events
- Free on-site parking
- Access to our Employee Assurance Programme.
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Contact Detail:
London Hire Group Recruiting Team
We think you need these skills to ace Minibus Driver (25 - 30 hours per week) in Warminster
Safe Driving Skills
Knowledge of Local Road Restrictions
Vehicle Maintenance Awareness
Passenger Safety Procedures
Wheelchair Assistance
Communication Skills
Patience
Experience with Individuals with Disabilities
Private Hire Vehicle License Application
Problem-Solving Skills
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Teamwork