Passenger Transport Escort / Driver

Salary Not Specified

CRA Group Limited, Plaistow, Newham

Full time
Temporary
Onsite working

Posted 2 days ago, 2 Nov | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 6459d24942dc413299b29de07dbd91f0

CRA Group Limited

Full Job Description

To drive a range of vehicles for the Passenger Transport Services both within and outside of the borough - according to capability, licence and suitable training., To drive a range of Council owned or hired vehicles including special purpose vehicles within the bounds of a PCV licence or DI e.g., coaches, minibuses which may have been adapted to the needs of the disabled, or light vans from within the Council fleet.
To carry out basic vehicle checks and routine maintenance tasks e.g., water and oil levels, tyre pressures, to establish that the vehicle is working efficiently and is roadworthy before being used on the public highway and to report defects in writing using current procedures.
To drive with due regard to other road users and to always conform to all Road Traffic Regulations and Codes of Safe Working.
To ensure that any passengers in the vehicle are seated in a safe and secure manner using on-board safety equipment.
To ensure that any materials or equipment carried in the vehicles are correctly loaded and secure.
To maintain the vehicle(s) in a clean condition by regularly washing and cleaning using the necessary equipment and protective clothing.
To complete all necessary paperwork as required for timesheet, fault reporting and other purposes.
To assist other employees by carrying out related tasks as agreed e.g., assisting escorts.
To drive each journey in the most economical way based on the current conditions.
To take the appropriate steps in the event of an incident, accident or a breakdown and follow the current written reporting procedures.
To wear a uniform and protective clothing as always supplied whilst on duty.
Such other duties within the competence of the post holder which may be required reasonably from time to time.

Experience of working with children, vulnerable and disabled people.
Experience of passenger carrying e.g., children.
Ability to manoeuvre vehicles and to drive in confined areas.
Ability to accurately fill out paperwork e.g., timesheets, to recognise addresses etc.
Ability to talk to members of the public or other Council employees with tact and patience.
Ability to read a map.
Knowledge of First Aid.
Demonstrate experience of being a flexible and collaborative member of a team.
Demonstrates an enthusiastic and caring approach to working with others
Ability to maintain a good standard of appearance whilst on Council duties
Ability and willingness to undertake varying driving duties-
Demonstrates good Customer Care
Able to undertake light manual handling duties e.g. handling people in wheelchairs.