Transport Services Driver (Fixed Term) - 03651
West Berkshire Council, Newbury, West Berkshire
Transport Services Driver (Fixed Term) - 03651
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West Berkshire Council, Newbury, West Berkshire
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted today, 25 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 57c24e82a16a46faa1dcd1226128d3ff
Full Job Description
As a Transport Services Driver, you will be responsible for:
- Driving and operating a range of vehicles to provide transport services for children, adults, and vulnerable individuals.
- Ensuring the safety and well-being of passengers during transport.
- Collecting and delivering passengers to designated locations.
- Conducting daily vehicle checks and reporting any maintenance issues.
- Maintaining accurate records of mileage, fuel consumption, and vehicle usage.
- Adhering to relevant legislation, regulations, and Council policies., This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
- Hold a valid UK driving licence with category B entitlement.
- Experience in driving and operating vehicles, preferably in a passenger transport environment.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations related to passenger transport.
- Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to interact positively with passengers.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge.
Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities - Generous Local Government pension scheme
- Family friendly policies
- A range of local discounts
- Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
- You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years' service.
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes: