Recruitment

We are seeking a reliable and experienced Driver to join our team. The ideal candidate must have excellent communication skills and a D1 driver’s license with experience in Minibus driving.

Part Time Role

School Term Time – Wednesday – Friday 07:30 -16:30 = 24 Hours a week

(includes an unpaid 60-minute lunch break)

School Holiday – Wednesday – Friday 9:00 – 15:00 15 Hours a week

(includes an unpaid 60-minute lunch break)

Wages will be split equally throughout the year to ensure continuity of income.

· Start Date Monday 3rd March 2025

· Pay £12.00 per hour, rising to £12.50 after a successful probation period

· Location Barnstaple and surrounding areas

Requirements for the job The Driver must be over 21 have held a full clean UK Driving Licence for at least 2 years, have had no serious motoring convictions for at least 5 years, and no bans for at least 10 years; and have at least a D1 entitlement on their Driving Licence

· Devon County Council Minibus Driving Certificate (Test will be arranged on recruitment)

· Full Training of the lift tail equipment operation will be given

· An enhanced DBS check will be done prior to employment.

· Clean Driving Licence is preferred

· First Aid Certificate an advantage

· IT Literate

Purpose:

As a Minibus Driver for our Community Transport scheme, you will provide a Ring & Ride service for our older and/or disabled members of the public, who request door to door transport. Many of our clients require assistance and therefore drivers need to be physically fit, with a caring personality.

As part of the role you will cover a School Contract Wednesday – Friday during term time This will include taking children to/from schools in the locality.

You will need to become familiar with our computer-based scheduling system used to take and complete bookings, to which we will provide full training. You will be supplied with a phone, laptop, printer and card reader.

Main Duties:

· Provide a door to door service, collect and deliver passengers to and from their destination as required by route schedules. In addition, undertake route planning to take into consideration passenger needs and traffic conditions

· Driving Customers to their destination, ensuring their comfort and safety during the journey and assisting them to disembark. Following approved procedures at all times.

· To be responsible for observing all the necessary legal requirements, which apply to road users, together with those requirements which apply specifically when driving a minibus.

· To be responsible for the care and safeguarding of the service user, whilst ensuring to follow company policies and procedures as set out in the Drivers’ Handbook, Code of Conduct and Driver Guidance Notes.

· Collecting fares, completing daily worksheets and banking fares weekly/fortnightly in accordance with our written procedures.

· Where necessary, to assist/escort those people who experience difficulty. This may require the use of wheelchairs, walking aids, and the tail-lift as required.

· Undertake any cleaning required and reporting any defects to the Coordinator.

· To use own initiative and to liaise with coordinators and other drivers to coordinate temporary changes to daily rotas and order of pick up.

· To undertake school runs following correct procedures as directed by the Coordinator.

· Drivers may need to act as first aiders. Ensure first aid vehicle kits are fully stocked.

· To be aware of Mid Devon Mobility’s Policy on Risk Management and to escalate any new, emerging or potential risks to the post holder’s Coordinator or manager.

· Carry out such duties as may be required by your manager as appropriate to the post

· To ensure that all necessary data is provided in an accurate, reliable and timely manner, and is fit for purpose in accordance with MDM’s Data Protection Policies.

· Health and Safety – to work in accordance with MDM’s commitment to provide a healthy and safe working environment including the promotion and implementation of health and safety policies and procedures Because of the nature of the duties of the post, at interview applicants will be asked to disclose details of any criminal record. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, which means that all cautions, reprimands and final warnings given by the Police need to be disclosed. DBS disclosure will be sought in the event of a successful application.

· The driver will be dealing extensively with disabled and older people and the driver must demonstrate their ability to deal sensitively with their needs

· Ensure all wheelchairs and equipment are secured safely before driving off.

· Ensure that all passengers are sitting safely and comfortably in their designated seats or belts as required before driving off.

· If the passenger is not ready for collection, the driver must wait five minutes beyond the scheduled collection time and check with office before moving off.

· The driver will complete paperwork and fill in log-sheets, as required, on a daily basis.

· The driver will attend training courses relevant to the transportation and safety of older people and those with disabilities.

· Take the vehicle to designated garages for maintenance etc as instructed by the coordinator.

· The driver will be responsible for daily safety checks of the vehicle. These include the daily checking of oil, water and exterior bodywork before the commencement of their round. In addition, the driver will be responsible for maintaining their vehicle.

· The driver will report to the Transport Coordinator any accidents, vehicle damage, and possible offences under the Road Traffic Acts as well as all matters affecting the efficiency and day to day running of the Transport Service.

· The driver is responsible for payment of any penalty charge incurred as a result of contravening a Highway Code regulation during the course of their duties.

Probationary period: The appointment will be subject to a six-month probationary period.

Sick pay and holidays-There is no entitlement to sick leave notwithstanding any statutory entitlement. Holiday entitlement is 12 days per annum excluding Bank Holidays.

Mid Devon Mobility is committed to Equal Opportunities and the post holder is expected to be familiar with the Equal Opportunities Policy and to complete his or her duties in a manner consistent with this policy.