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Thrive Group Oldham are currently recruiting on behlaf of Leicester County Council for a Driver (Passenger Fleet)
Candidates require Children's & Adults DBS, they will be delivering library books.
Summary of day to day:
Arrive at County Hall (vans are loaded already)
Both drivers go off on single man routes.
Some interactions with public and staff throughout the day. Must communicate well.
Delivering to 8 or 9 libraries per day.
Climbing in and out of van, manoeuvring crates
Moving up to 4 crates max at a time
Using ramps
Stacking them in designated area
Collecting books then from library and taking them to Glenfield
Unpack collection crates
Sort everything (1.5 hrs)
Get next day's paperwork and preparing for next day
Re-Load van and take to County Hall
Leave key for next day
Communicate throughout the day with manager
Opportunity to do minibus driving through LCC later on, once established with Jayne.
Safety boots & hi vis, DBS & Midas all essential.
Sat nav helps. Apple/google map etc.
Standard hours (non-guaranteed)
8am - 4pm Monday - Thursday
Friday 8am -3:30pm
Flexible working hours / Bank shift style.
Shadowing at first. Up to full time for first two weeks. Then moving to 2-3 days a week but not guaranteed.
3 routes for each van available. 2 vans (6 routes total). Must learn all 6 routes before starting.
Temporary. No perm role guaranteed.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1.
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.
2.
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.
3.
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.
4.
To undertake minor vehicle repairs with appropriate direction from Transport Officers / Vehicle Unit.
5.
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.
6.
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.
7.
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.
8.
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.
9.
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.
10.
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.
11.
To provide detailed geographical and other information when required enabling efficient route planning and vehicle scheduling.
12.
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.
13.
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.
14.
To drive vehicles to and from maintenance depots for servicing and repairs.
15.
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.
16.
Such other duties as required commensurate with the grading of the post.
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