IMH Recruitment are currently seeking D1 Drivers to work on behalf of our client in Leicester, based over2 depots, LE8 and LE9
This is a position starting in early September, offering weekly pay through the agency.
The Role:
You will provide a transport service for all County Council Service Users and associated goods/services ensuring their personal well being and safe/secure travel at all times in accordance with the relevant policies, legislation, procedures and good practices contained within the ‘Driver and Escort Handbook’.
Key Duties:
* To make sure that, before driving a vehicle, it is in a fit and serviceable condition by carrying out daily and weekly routine checks as directed. Also, weekly safety checks, including fire precautions, as instructed or more frequently if operating conditions require it. To report any defect on the appropriate form.
* To drive any County Council operated vehicle as required in a safe manner and in compliance with Road Traffic Law to at least the statutory driving test standard and in accordance with procedures issued by the P.F.T.
* To maintain all vehicles in a clean, hygienic and tidy condition both inside and out at all times, including replacement vehicles. To make sure that all cleaning equipment and materials are used/operated safely whilst ensuring all vehicle storage facilities are maintained to the appropriate standard.
* To undertake minor vehicle repairs with appropriate direction from Transport Officers / Vehicle Unit.
* To assist the staff at any depot, operating centre or unit to load, unload, secure and deliver any miscellaneous goods or equipment as directed by the P.F.T.
* To assist the passengers on and off the vehicle as well as assist with securing them and their wheelchairs in the vehicle with safety restraints and give personal assistance within the unit as may be required. To be responsible for the fitting/removing seats, as required ensuring adequate seating capacity.
* To be responsible for the safety, general welfare and respecting the personal dignity of Service Users visited or passengers transported, reporting to the P.F.T., any accidents, incidents or difficulties incurred. To assist Service Users in their homes or day care venue prior to boarding the vehicles and at their destination as required.
* To work to pre-planned schedules/route list and complete any record of work, record of driving, accident reports and any other record of vehicle and passenger utilisation that may be required by law, the County Council, the ‘Code of Practice’ or ‘Drivers and Escort Handbook’. To be responsible for ensuring that no unauthorised passengers are transported. To ensure that passengers do not board or alight at locations that are not on the schedule/route list. Ensure that they have written agreement when any alternative pick-up/drop-off points are required.
* To be able to communicate effectively between and with any representative of the County Council, Service Users, Carers and members of the public, maintaining a professional image at all times.
* To carry out or assist in driver/server duties, when operating on any Meals service provided by the County Council, including cashing up monies collected, completion of relevant paperwork and paying into the designated office.
* To provide detailed geographical and other information when required enabling efficient route planning and vehicle scheduling.
* To report all vehicle accidents, difficulties and complete relevant documentation as soon as practicable following their occurrence to the P.F.T. Officer on call/duty. To deal with emergencies, according to Departmental procedure.
* To return the vehicle to allocated depot, as directed by the P.F.T. at the end of each run or shift. Ensuring completion check has been carried out and any lost property has been logged and report.
* To drive vehicles to and from maintenance depots for servicing and repairs.
* The postholder will be required to complete and will be responsible for arranging his/her attendance onto compulsory training courses during the year.
* The postholder will also be required to attend, from time to time, other training courses, conferences, seminars or other meetings as required by the Team Manager, his/her own training needs and the needs of the service. Courses will frequently be held during school holiday periods, but attendance will still be compulsory.
* Such other duties as required commensurate with the grading of the post.
Requirements:
* Comfortable driving a van.
* Enhanced DBS Check (essential).
* Full Driving Licence prior to 01/01/1997
* Post01/01/1997 Driving license with appropriate mini-bus capability category D1.
* PCV Licence
* Basic First Aid
Hours & Pay:
* Monday to Friday: Hours to be confirmed at interview
* £13.06 per hour
* Weekly pay via agency!
Sounds like you? Please apply now with an up to date CV! For further information, please call the office on (phone number removed)