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Background

To undertake a range of passenger transport functions within Fleet Operations, ensuring effective provision in line with service requirements and customer needs.

Key Responsibilities

* Personally and through team members assist to deliver the service plans and objectives for the Fleet operations team.

* To undertake the safe transportation of all passengers.

* To have regard for the general welfare of passengers and to promote their safety.

* To ensure compliance with safe practice in respect of all passenger particularly wheelchair users.

* To maintain and operate vehicles in accordance with policies, procedures and issued Guidance.

* To complete all documentation related to vehicle operations as required.

* To wear protective clothing and PPE as issued.

* To provide support services as directed by the Day Services management when working within the Day Centre.

* To operate any fleet vehicles as required particularly in emergency/urgent situations.

* To operate the nominated communication system as required.

* Collect fares, passes, issue tickets and account for monies taken in line with NCC policy.

* To ensure the cleanliness of all vehicles is maintained to a high standard.

* To meet all legislative requirements regarding drivers, hours regulations, including the use of tachographs where appropriate.

Qualifications and Experience

* A full endorsement free driving licence that includes category D Licence

* Manual Handling training

* Ability to work without close supervision

* Emergency First Aid Qualification

* Wheelchair securing knowledge.

* Experience in the transportation of passengers.

* Minimum of 4 years, driving experience.

* Experience in working to tight schedules.

* Experience of working with vulnerable people.

Role Dimensions

* To undertake a range of specialist transport functions using the vehicles provided.

* Responsibility for vehicles used.

* Responsibility for passenger safety.

* Requirement to work weekends as Part of Rota