Community Transport Driver (Part-Time PHV Driver)
16-20 Hours per Week | £13.21 per Hour
Make a Difference in Your Community
Are you a reliable, caring individual who enjoys driving and helping others?
We are looking for a Community Transport Driver to join our friendly and supportive team. This rewarding role involves providing safe, comfortable transport for vulnerable children, young people, and adults, ensuring they can access vital services, education, activities, and opportunities within the community.
As one of our drivers, you'll play an important role in our passengers' day-to-day lives. You'll help ensure every journey is safe, punctual, and enjoyable while delivering excellent customer service and support.
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What You'll Be Doing
As a Community Transport Driver, you'll be responsible for providing a safe, reliable, and professional transport service for vulnerable children, young people, and adults.
Key duties include:
• Safely transporting passengers and adhering to all road traffic regulations.
• Carrying out vehicle safety checks and reporting any defects.
• Assisting passengers, including wheelchair users, to board, travel, and exit the vehicle safely.
• Operating tail lifts and other accessibility equipment.
• Working alongside Passenger Assistants to provide excellent customer care.
• Maintaining vehicle cleanliness, fuel levels, and general presentation.
• Completing required training and following company policies and procedures.
• Communicating with passengers, families, and clients in a friendly, patient, and professional manner.
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What We're Looking For
We are seeking someone who is dependable, professional, customer-focused, and committed to providing a safe and high-quality transport service for our passengers.
Essential Requirements
• Aged 21 years or over.
• A minimum of 3 years' driving experience.
• Hold a full unrestricted Category B driving licence (automatic restriction acceptable).
• No more than 3 penalty points on your driving licence.
• A confident, competent driver with the willingness and ability to operate an 8-seater minibus safely.
• Hold, or be willing to obtain, a Southend On Sea Private Hire/Hackney Carriage Licence.
• Willingness to undertake and successfully complete a medical assessment and driving assessment.
• Willingness to undertake and satisfy an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Excellent communication skills with a patient, caring, and professional approach.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, passengers, and clients.
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Why Join Us?
• Competitive pay of £13.21 per hour.
• Part-time hours of 16-20 hours per week.
• Term time only
• Opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Full training and ongoing support.
• Meaningful and rewarding work within the local community.
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Important Information
A full driving licence is an essential requirement for this role. Applicants must be confident, competent drivers who are willing and able to safely operate an 8-seater minibus.
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Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references.
Professional references are verified, and one referee will be contacted in person. Personal or character references are not considered suitable.
Application forms are used to take a full employment history, account for any gaps in employment, and provide evidence of qualifications.
Copies must be taken of documents used to establish identity and Right to Work in the UK and will be held on file for reference. The Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly Criminal Record Bureau and Independent Safeguarding Authority) is asked to search the national police database for any convictions, cautions, warnings, reprimands, or any other relevant local police information, and to disclose if the applicant has been barred from working with vulnerable groups
To apply please email
GlenShuttleworth@vecteo.southend.gov.uk