Drivers - Worcestershire, United Kingdom - Worcestershire County Council
Description
Job Title: Drivers
Salary: £11.79 to £11.98 per hour,
Contract: See advert details
Location: Vehicle Pickup points are throughout Worcestershire including Kidderminster, Worcester, Evesham, Bromsgrove, and Redditch
The Role
Enjoy driving, and want to use those skills to help your community?
Approachable, friendly, and always there with a smile? Can you see yourself transporting children and adults to our schools and day centres?
You are required to develop and maintain good communication with the Passenger Assistant, passengers, and all members of the public.
You will work as part of a team with the Passenger Assistant, who attends to individual's needs whilst traveling.
You'll assist with moving passengers, including using a tail lift, and wheelchair securing as required.
You'll keep the vehicle in good working order by carrying out basic administration, keeping the vehicle clean, and of course topping it up with fuel.
You will always carry out Safety checks on the vehicle before collection and drive safely.
The role involves driving a vehicle on a split shift to safely transport individuals to their destination which may include in the morning and the afternoon.
*Most drivers will require a category D1 license, but on occasion will need a PSV license, and sometimes a category C license and no more than 6 penalty points, this will be discussed with the recruitment manager.
As a driver, you will be required to have:
• Training as provided.
• Be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Demonstrated evidence of experience driving appropriate vehicles.
• Due to the nature of the work a criminal record check via the DBS disclosure service will also be required.
• Candidates are required to successfully complete a County Council driving assessment before an interview.
For further information on this role, please contact the Transport Unit: or
Our friendly Recruitment Team can also be contacted at or drop them an email,
Roles Available:
Job Title: Driver for Pitcheroak School (NRE717)
Route Start: Trinity School, Easemore Road, Redditch, B98 8HB
Hours: 22.5 hours per week, term time only
End Date: Fixed Term until 31/12/2023 with potential extension
Job Title: Driver for Fort Royal School (NWR101)
Route Start: WCC Transport Depot, Pershore Lane, Warndon, Worcester, WR4 0AA
Hours: 31.75 hours per week, term time only
Permanent
Job Title: Driver for Pitcheroak School (NRE718 / NRE912)
Route Start: Holy Oaks Field 1st School Redditch B976HH
Hours: 23.75 hours per week, term time only
Permanent
Relief Drivers:
• Please clearly state in the application form that you are applying for a relief role.
• Relief roles attract a +14.49% pay enhancement.
• Relief Drivers provide cover for sickness, holidays, and busy periods.
• Available hours are at the discretion of business needs, and at your discretion should you want to accept any if they arise.
Talent Pool
If you would like to be added to the talent pool for salaried vacancies, please apply and indicate this along the top of your application with how many hours would be preferable and what category licence you hold. As and when a suitable vacancy arises, we will be in contact. Please ensure to leave a contact number and email address in your application.
Applying:
Please indicate at the top of your application if you are applying for a specific route, a relief role or to be added to the talent pool.
Please find attached a Microsoft Word application form to download. Please complete the information and return this to
Please find the Job Description and Person Specification attached alongside the application form.
Please write your application with consideration for the essential and desirable criteria on the Person Specification. This should include examples of why you should be considered; and the experience, skills, and knowledge that you would bring to the post.
Application Closing Date: on-going
Anticipated Interview Date: as and when applications are received