Job Description
Job DescriptionTo legally and safely undertake driving duties associated with category D1 driving licence restrictions (Maximum passenger carriage 16 pax),to provide essential education, Community, Demand Response and Fixed route services including Non-emergency hospital patient transfers throughout Moray.\n \nDeliver service obligations which meet awarded Contract terms and conditions. Operate to standards as directed by PTU Public Transport Officer and Coordinator. Provide excellent customer service, taking into consideration mobility, health and social isolation issues.RequirementsTransport school pupils safely to and from school.
Maintaining good standards of discipline whilst pupils are on board, alighting or disembarking the vehicle ensuring pupils are safe and comfortable.\n \nTransport of Disabled, Elderly and Vulnerable adults safely to and from Community group Centres, Demand response or fixed route Services. Assist non-emergency patients from hospital discharge point to destination which requires a degree of patient assistance returning home.\n \nEnsure wheelchairs, walking aids and other passenger items are stowed and secured safely ensuring all passengers are given support and assistance if requested. Manual movement and handling of passengers in wheelchairs using the correct restraints to secure wheelchairs whilst being transported.\n \nDrive all vehicle types within licence parameters that are owned, managed and operated on behalf of the Moray Council in a safe and courteous manner.
Report all accidents or incidents as directed in service policy to your Line Manager.\n \nUnderstand and operate all equipment fitted to the vehicle competently. Conduct routine vehicle and equipment daily walk round checks and complete defect reporting as directed in service policy and procedures. To accurately complete all paperwork and documentation associated with service vehicles.\n \nAttend regular planned training events in accordance with legal and service need requirements.\n \nOperate IT platforms to enable the use of on vehicle ticket machines systems or dial bus software to access Runsheet’s and prepare routes.The IndividualProven driving experience.\nAbility to complete driver walk round safety checks on vehicles\nDriving licence* with category D1 entitlement\nAble to work on own initiative and to deadlines\nMaintaining Vehicle cleanliness and equipment checks\nAbility to complete vehicle log sheets and other vehicle documentation\nAbility to work as part of a team\nThe ability to work unsupervised and be able to carry out physical duties including assisting wheelchair passengers\nCash handling\nManual Handling\nProtecting customer/client data\nExcellent timekeeping\nFlexible and adaptable\nAbility to communicate with school pupils client groups, and members of the general public\nCaring, Friendly and Courteous manner\nAbility to undertake routine vehicle cleaning\nAbility to assist clients when boarding and alighting the vehicle, including wheelchair passengers.\nAbility to work flexibly to meet the needs and demands of the service\n \n* Candidates will be required to show these documents if invited for interview.\n \nShift pattern covering a 6 day working week rotating through an am / pm shift, inclusive of 1 Saturday in a 3 week cycle.\n \nBasic Hours per week – 19.50\nEnhanced Hours per week – 3\nTotal hours per week – 22.50\n \nClosing Date: 13 June 2025\nHourly rate: £13.26\nStarting salary: £25,512.24 pro rata\nHours per week: 22.50\nFor further information contact Charlie Shaw on 01343 563798 or charlie.shaw@moray.gov.uk