Overview
This is an exciting opportunity to join Telford & Wrekin Council’s Transport Team who are responsible for the delivery of safe, reliable, sustainable, and innovative value for money transport services to the residents of Telford.
A D1 licence is desirable for this role, but we also encourage applications from individuals who would be willing to work towards achieving it. If you want to help make a positive difference to the lives of people across Telford and Wrekin, we'd love to hear from you.
Role and responsibilities
To drive and be responsible for the operation of mini buses which provide specialist transport to passengers, including children with special educational needs, adults with disabilities, social care clients and members of the general public accessing bespoke transport services.
The post holder will support clients and their families and work closely with the passenger assistant, and office team to ensure that the safety, comfort and dignity of all passengers is respected at all times.
Skills and attributes
Successful candidates will possess good communication skills (both written and verbal) and organisational skills, be excellent team players and have a positive and flexible attitude.
Application information
For further information on the role please refer to the job description and person specification. Along with your application please also submit a supporting statement outlining how you meet the Person Specification.
For an informal discussion, please contact lee.smith@telford.gov.uk.
We are committed to equality and diversity. Posts working with children or vulnerable groups will be subject to an appropriate criminal records check.
Posts working with children or vulnerable groups will be subject to an appropriate criminal records check. It is an offence to apply for a role that involves engaging in regulated activity with children and adults in vulnerable circumstances if you are barred from working with one or both of these groups.
Benefits
* Competitive rates of pay
* Automatic access to a secure, flexible and tax efficient Local Government Pension Scheme
* Staff benefits and discounts including salary sacrifice schemes
* Free on-site parking
* Generous leave entitlement (24 days rising to 32 days) plus 8 bank holidays and an additional concessionary day
* Free access to our employee assistance programme and confidential counselling
Find out further information about working at Telford & Wrekin Council including our full list of benefits.
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Please note that Telford & Wrekin Council do not hold a sponsorship licence for visas
Attached documents
Passenger Driver JD & Person Spec
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