Minibus Driver

HcL

**VACANCY 23/05 April**

**JOB PARTICULARS: RELIEF DRIVER - West Lothian - 30 Hours per week**

**INTRODUCTION**

HcL is a major Scottish Charity based in the Lothians. The organisation was set up in November 1982 to operate a transport service for people with a range of disabilities and health needs who are unable, or have great difficulty, in using public transport.

HcL receives most of its funding from The City of Edinburgh Council, Midlothian Council, East Lothian Council, West Lothian Council and Scottish Government to provide:
Our Dial-A-Ride and Dial-A-Bus services cover Edinburgh and the Lothians, operating from our 2 local bases. We also respond to requests for journeys nationally on an availability basis;
Currently there are 19 minibuses (Dial-A-Ride) 9 midibuses (Dial-A-Bus) and 3 (Community Buses) in the fleet which have been specially adapted to carry combinations of wheelchair users and other passengers safely and comfortably;
Local Bus Services: Community Bus Partnership with West Lothian Council.

**PLACEMENT**

West Lothian District Office is located at 17a Inchmuir Road, Whitehill Industrial Estate, Bathgate, EH48 2EP, with 10 vehicles and 10 members of staff.

**ACCOUNTABILITY**

To the Assistant Operations Manager

**DRIVING DUTIES**
- To drive HcL vehicles as required.
- To provide any necessary assistance for passengers before, during, or after travel, consistent with their transport needs.
- To utilise the equipment provided correctly to ensure passengers travel safely and comfortably.
- Taking responsibility for the daily upkeep of their vehicle and equipment (and other vehicles when required), including basic maintenance and cleanliness. Defect reporting is required.
- The completion of necessary paperwork and administration, including fares collection from passengers and delivery of fares and drivers sheets to the office.
- To undertake any induction and in-service training programme as required.
- To assist in training for other staff and volunteer drivers/escorts when required.
- Contact by mobile phone is required.

**OTHER DUTIES**

To undertake other duties as required, including overtime cover, also “special” longer distance journeys.

**QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS**
- An ability to relate to elderly and/or disabled people is necessary. Previous experience with elderly and/or disabled people is preferred but not essential.
- Good communication skills are essential.

**DRIVING ASSESSMENT**

**TERMS AND CONDITIONS**

As laid out in HcL Employee Handbook.

**S.J.C. RATE**

**S.J.C. Scale**:

- **points 17****:

- 18** currently £10.77 - £11.06 per hour. **(This post averages 30 hours per week with overtime available).**

**NATURE OF CONTRACT AND NOTICE**

Ongoing employment is dependent on funding from local Councils who presently provide the bulk of funding for HcL. There is a six month probationary period. Statutory notice periods apply.

**HOURS**

Flexible working, is required. Time will be made available for induction, training and staff meetings.

Full uniform will be provided.

30 days paid holiday plus 6 statutory per year pro rata.

Access to Peoples Pension/Lothian Pension with employer contributions up to 22.8%.

Overtime working will be required as necessary up to statutory maximum.

**TRADE UNION MEMBERSHIP**

Unite the Union is recognised as the relevant union for voluntary membership.

**APPLICATION**

Application should be made on the form provided, you are welcome to attach a current CV if available.
- **HcL strives to be an equal opportunities employer and will prevent discrimination, particularly on the grounds of sex, marital status, disability, race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, age or ethnic origin.**_

HcL has a policy of **no smoking in the workplace**

**Gary Toner**

**HcL**

**17a Inchmuir Road**

**Whitehill Industrial Estate**

**BATHGATE EH48 2EP**

**Tel: 01506 633953**

**Salary**: £10.77-£11.06 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Sick pay

Licence/Certification:

- PCV licence (preferred)
- Category D1 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 23/05