Cat B driver post in the Integrated Transport Solutions team at North Somerset Council, which runs school transport and demand response transport. The work centres on driving fleet vehicles to a set schedule to carry passengers, delivering customer-focused front-line services and taking cash and card payments. Mostly field-based, with 0-1 days in the office, and a taxi licence is preferred but not essential, with training funded by the council. Fit depends on a clean driving licence and the ability to hold or pass taxi requirements, and sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Operate fleet vehicles on a prearranged, structured schedule to convey passengers
- Acknowledge daily work instructions and prepare for operational deployment
- Deliver front-line services to customers in line with a journey plan, timetable or transport manifest
- Report issues, client experiences, incidents and variances under protocol and council policy
- Use ICT equipment, systems and ticket machines to allow quality monitoring of services
- Take cash and card payments
- Position, collect and return council vehicles from multiple locations
- Support upkeep, housekeeping and general maintenance of council assets where appropriate
- Complete a daily walkaround vehicle check and report defects or damage
- Report near misses and damage incurred in accidents
- Maintain a current, valid driving licence of at least Category B and submit it routinely for review
- Maintain a valid taxi licence in line with Integrated Transport Solutions requirements
Qualifications
- Good standard of general education demonstrating literacy and numeracy
Registration & licences
- Clean driving licence of at least Category B
- Ability to hold or pass taxi licence requirements
Experience
- Experience as an experienced driver
Skills & knowledge
- Exceptional driving standards
- Customer focused approach
- Passion for public services and customer care
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS certificate
- Pass a driver medical and driving assessment
- Full permission to work in the UK
Nice to have
- Taxi licence
- Flexibility to work hours outside the normal working pattern
What’s offered
- Local Government Pension
- Flexible working arrangements
- Opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days' annual leave each year
- Dedicated in-house Wellbeing Team
- Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes
- Opportunities for professional development
- Inclusive staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH and Young Staff Forums
- Taxi training and all associated costs provided
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The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
