Job Description
Permanent Role With A Local Business
Job Purpose
To provide safe, reliable and friendly transport for vulnerable service users travelling to and from the day centre in the Dartford area. The role involves morning pick-ups and afternoon drop-offs, ensuring passengers are transported comfortably, safely and on time.
Key Responsibilities
* Safely collect service users from their homes and transport them to the day centre in the morning.
* Safely return service users to their homes during afternoon routes.
* Provide a polite, patient and supportive service at all times.
* Assist passengers when entering and exiting the vehicle where required.
* Ensure the safety, comfort and wellbeing of all passengers during journeys.
* Carry out basic daily vehicle checks, including fuel levels, cleanliness and tyres.
* Report any vehicle defects, incidents or concerns promptly.
* Adhere to all road traffic laws and organisational transport policies.
* Maintain confidentiality and treat all service users with dignity and respect.
Requirements
* Full, current UK driving licence.
* Confident, safe and responsible driving ability.
* Friendly, approachable and patient manner.
* Reliable with good timekeeping.
* Ability to follow set routes or directions accurately.
* Willingness to work split shifts (morning and afternoon).
* Knowledge of the Dartford and surrounding South East London area.
* Experience driving 7-seater vehicles, minibuses or in a transport role.
* Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo one – can be arranged).