Private Hire Driver

2 weeks ago

Lowestoft, United Kingdom London Hire Group Full time

A_re you looking for a rewarding role focused on helping others?_
- _Do you enjoy driving as part of your work?_
- _Do you want to make a real difference?_
- _If so, we have the role for you_

**About Us...**

LHCS provide accessible home-to-school transport services where our service users are unable to access public transport. We have built our service around principals and process that are recognised as industry standards. We take the safety of our passengers as well as our staff very seriously and have also put in place OHSAS 18001 that governs the way we manage Health and Safety in the work place.

**The Role...**
- Starting pay rate of £12.50 per hour..
- Term-time only, with a full statutory annual leave entitlement of 5.6 weeks (inclusive of 5.6 weeks) paid in addition to the working weeks.
- There is no requirement to work during school holidays, although overtime will be available that will be paid in addition to your contractual salary.
- Salaries are pro-rata - you will receive payment every month of the year (even in non-working periods)
- Automatic enrolment in our pension scheme after three months service.

**Duties & Responsibilities...**
- Drive in a manner that ensures the safety and comfort of passengers, whilst considering other road users when driving, parking and maneuvering.
- Operate passenger lift or other equipment and assist passengers boarding and alighting the vehicle (appropriate training will be provided.)
- Ensure passengers travelling in wheelchairs are secured safely with a full lap and diagonal seat belt.
- Ensure any wheelchairs are correctly located and secured using suitable equipment.
- Support Passenger Assistants (also aboard the vehicle during transport service) with their duties when required.
- Completion of mandatory vehicle checks before each use.
- Report any vehicle defects as and when required.

**About You...**
- You must have a clean valid driving license.
- You must have a valid (or be willing to undertake) enhanced DBS check.
- You should demonstrate a sound understanding of disabilities.
- Deliver the service with a patient and level-headed attitude.

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 20 - 25 per week

**Salary**: £12.50 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: On the road

Expected start date: 01/09/2023

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