Cheshire East Council is recruiting drivers for go-too, its demand responsive transport service, which is extending from a Nantwich pilot across the whole borough. The post combines driving passenger vehicles with acting as a Passenger Assistant when required, supporting SEND children to school safely and comfortably. Rolling shifts cover early, day, late and Saturday work, and candidates without a CPC or PCV licence can take paid fast-track training. Meeting the medical standard for driving is required.
What the job involves
- Deliver a professional, welcoming and reliable transport service as part of the go-too network
- Drive passenger vehicles across the borough as part of the go-too service
- Act as a Passenger Assistant when required, supporting SEND passengers
- Ensure SEND children travel to school safely and comfortably
- Use the tablet-based route and booking system on board
- Support passengers of all ages on everyday journeys such as work, education, healthcare, shopping and leisure
- Work in line with relevant safety standards, policies and procedures
- Represent Cheshire East Council and go-too with a professional, positive approach at all times
What’s required
Qualifications
- Professional Driving Qualification CPC (D) (PCV), or willingness to undertake paid fast-track CPC and/or PCV training
- Emergency first aid training, or willingness to undertake it
Registration & licences
- Meets the required medical standards for driving
Experience
- Driving experience of the types of vehicle in the authority's fleet
- Sat-nav and map-reading experience when transporting passengers of varying ages and abilities
Skills & knowledge
- Confident use of on-board technology, with full training provided
- Alert and responsive to the needs of children, adults and older passengers
- Working knowledge of the Highway Code and passenger transport legislation
- Able to converse at ease with vulnerable passengers, including those with communication difficulties or complex needs
Other
- Able to work a rolling shift pattern including early, day, late and Saturday shifts
- Willing and able to travel throughout the borough
- Positive, can-do attitude with a commitment to excellent service
What’s offered
- 34 days' annual leave including bank holidays from day one, rising to 39 after five years, with the option to buy up to 10 extra days a year (pro rata for part-time staff)
- Free paid fast-track CPC and/or PCV training
- Green car salary sacrifice scheme leasing new electric or hybrid cars on a three-year lease
- White goods salary sacrifice scheme
- Enhanced career average public pension at 1/49th of yearly pensionable pay
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free and confidential employee assistance programme
- Discounted corporate gym membership at Everybody Leisure facilities
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
