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Our well-established client based in Hertford are recruiting a Minibus Driver to join their Transportation Team.This is a Part time, Term time permanent position, offering an hourly rate of £13.65 Per Hour. The successful candidate will be required to work Mon - Fri 6:30am-8:30am, 6:30pm-8:30pm and Saturday 6:30am-8:30am.
Our client would also consider applicants only looking to work either the morning pattern or afternoon pattern.
Job Outline:
The primary objective of this role are driving the minibus to take pupils to and from school at the start and end of the school day, incorporating general care of the bus before and after each school run. In addition, the role will involve any other reasonable driving requests.
To carry out duties as specified within the Transport Department Policy and Procedures, Emergency Action Plans, Health and Safety Policy and Working Instructions.
Duties:
Check the minibus prior to driving to ensure that there are no faults.
Complete a mileage record sheet, found in each vehicle, for each bus run
Drive to pick up points as indicated by the Operations Manager ensuring that the pupils are picked up on time and to arrive at school at 8.15am (traffic and weather permitting)
Drop pupils off at School Houses or drop off points. Ensure the side passenger door is used by the pupils to enter and leave the minibus.
Return the minibus to the parking area, remove rubbish from the vehicle and ensure that it is left clean and tidy, including clicking the seatbelts together and making sure they are in good working order
Check the minibus and report any faults or damage to the Operations Manager at the earliest opportunity
Ensure that the minibus is left locked with all doors and windows closed.
Be responsible for ensuring that the minibus is not left completely or nearly empty of fuel
Report all complaints and incidence with pupils, parents or the public to the Operations Manager on return to the school
Not enter into any agreement with parent for picking up and dropping off pupils at any points not agreed at the time of booking with the Operations Manager
Take all reasonable steps to ensure the safety and well-being of pupils under your care and supervision as Minibus Driver; this includes ensuring that pupils within your care remain well behaved
Establish and maintain effective communication channels and efficient/effective working relationships with other members of the Transport team, Colleagues and third parties
Keep the management team up to date and informed about all allocated areas of responsibility and to report any significant problems as appropriate and within a reasonable time frame.
Qualifications:
Full UK Driving License with categories D or D1
Good general level of education (GCSE or Above)
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Experience of driving a coach or minibus desirable
Ability to drive a minibus in built up areas and country roads.
Ability to understand and operate within a school environment.
Good literacy and numeracy skills
Excellent communication skills
Excellent customer service skills
Personal Attributes:
Ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children and young people
Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels both internally and externally; ability to relate to young people.
Well organised with the ability to work under pressure.
Ability to work unsupervised and use own initiative.
Willingness to work flexibly when required, and the ability to adapt to the needs of the role.
Discretion, tact and diplomacy, and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Conscientious, punctual, trustworthy, and reliable
