About OnRoute Transport Group OnRoute Transport Group Ltd is a licensed private hire transport operator serving Essex and Thurrock. We work closely with local authorities and schools to provide safe, reliable home-to-school and community transport for children and vulnerable adults. We are committed to the highest standards of safety, compliance, and professionalism. The Opportunity We are looking for experienced, self-employed private hire drivers who already hold a valid Thurrock Borough Council PHV licence and their own suitable vehicle, and who are ready to deliver excellent transport services as part of the OnRoute network. This is an ideal opportunity for drivers who want the flexibility of self-employment while benefiting from the structure, route security, and professional support that comes with working alongside a licenced operator. Fees are route-dependent and will be confirmed at the point of route assignment. Routes are allocated based on availability, driver location, and vehicle suitability. What You Will Do • Operate assigned home-to-school or community transport routes across Essex and Thurrock • Collect and drop off passengers safely and punctually in accordance with route schedules • Build professional, courteous relationships with passengers, parents, carers, and school staff • Complete daily pre-journey vehicle walkaround checks and report any defects to the Operations Manager before the journey commences • Follow all OnRoute Standard Operating Procedures, safeguarding policies, and Thurrock Borough Council licensing conditions • Maintain accurate records of journeys and any incidents in the format required by OnRoute • Report all incidents or concerns within the timescales set out in company policy • Maintain your vehicle to the standard required by your PHV licence and OnRoute's fleet policies • Attend any mandatory briefings, training, or compliance checks required by OnRoute • Act as an ambassador for OnRoute Transport Group at all times when on route What You Must Have • A valid, current Thurrock Borough Council Private Hire Vehicle (PHV) Licence — this is a strict requirement • A suitable, roadworthy vehicle that has been licenced by Thurrock City Council. • A full valid UK driving licence held for a minimum of one year • A valid Enhanced DBS certificate with barred list checks (or willingness to obtain one before commencing) • The right to work in the United Kingdom as a self-employed individual • Appropriate motor insurance for private hire use • A professional, patient, and safeguarding-conscious approach to working with children and vulnerable adults • Reliability and punctuality — route schedules are fixed and passengers depend on you Company Rules and Operating Standards As a self-employed driver operating under the OnRoute licence, you will be required to comply fully with OnRoute's Standard Operating Procedures (SOP v1.0). These include, but are not limited to: • Completing pre-journey walkaround checks and submitting results via company systems • Reporting any incident or criminality matter within 24 hours to the Operations Manager • Maintaining DBS renewal every three months in line with company policy (stricter than the regulatory minimum) • Keeping booking and journey records for a minimum of 24 months • Ensuring in-vehicle CCTV data is retained for the required period and not tampered with • Operating only assigned routes unless authorised otherwise by the Operations Manager • Maintaining communication with the operations team and responding to driver-facing alerts within required timeframes Failure to comply with these standards may result in removal from the OnRoute network. Safeguarding Notice This role involves the transport of children and vulnerable adults and meets the definition of regulated activity under both child and adult workforce legislation. All self-employed drivers must hold a valid Enhanced DBS with barred list checks before commencing any route. Engagement is conditional on a satisfactory DBS outcome.