Community Transport Driver

**JOB PARTICULARS: Community Transport Driver - 35 Hours per week**

**Monday-Friday with some weekend work**

**Join our team of drivers that support accessible transport for all**

**INTRODUCTION**

Our community drivers offer a person-centred service that supports everyone in the community to get to where they need to go. If you are looking for a rewarding role that has a real impact on people’s lives then this could be the job for you.

HcL Community Transport Services began over 40 years ago in 1982 and is a registered charity that helps people in the Lothians stay connected. Our adapted vehicles operate all year-round supporting people with a range of disabilities and long-term health conditions to get out and about. The vehicles used, have been specially adapted to carry combinations of wheelchair users and other passengers safely and comfortably.

We run a number of services across Edinburgh and the Lothians.

**Dial-A-Ride**provides a door-through-door transport service journeys are to wherever the passenger wants to go - to medical appointments, meet friends, to church, visits to family, to the shops, cinema or theatre, to Waverley or Edinburgh Airport etc. We also respond to requests for journeys nationally on an availability basis.

**Dial-A-Bus**provides transport from home to local shopping centres/large supermarkets. The service operates at least once a week Monday-Friday from most areas in West Lothian.

**Local Bus Services** - we operate a Community Bus service in Broxburn & Uphall.

**Community Group Transport -** we also provide transport for other community organisations for groups and events.

**BASE**

You will be based at our Bathgate Depot: 17a Inchmuir Road, Whitehill Industrial Estate, Bathgate, EH48 2EP.

**ACCOUNTABILITY**

To the Assistant Operations Manager.

**DRIVING DUTIES**
- To drive HcL adapted vehicles as required.
- To provide any necessary assistance for passengers before, during, or after travel, supporting their individual needs.
- To utilise the equipment provided correctly to ensure passengers travel safely and comfortably (full training given).
- 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 older and/or people living with mobility challenges. Previous experience with older and/or disabled people is welcomes but not essential.
- Good communication skills are essential. Our service users are vulnerable and depend on our drivers to make them feel secure and safe on their journey.

**TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES AND DRIVING SCHEME**
- MIDAS (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme) training;
- First aid;
- Manual handling;
- Disability awareness.

There are also opportunities to contribute and get involved with our advisory groups.

**TERMS AND CONDITIONS**

As laid out in HcL Employee Handbook. Available when you begin the role.

**PAY SCALE**

**S.J.C. Scale** - **points 18** currently £12.60 per hour, enhanced rate of pay for overtime and weekend working. **(This post averages 35 hours per week with overtime available)**

**NATURE OF CONTRACT AND NOTICE**

There is a 6 month’s probationary period. Statutory notice periods apply. A degree of flexible working will be required.

**BENEFITS**
- Uniform provided;
- Out-of-pocket expenses;
- Free on-site parking;
- 30 days paid holiday plus 6 statutory per year pro rata;
- Access to Peoples Pension/Lothian Pension with employer contributions up to 17.8%

**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 gender, marital status, disability, race, religion or beliefs, sexual orientation, pregnancy & maternity or age.**_

**Gary Toner**

**Assistant Operations Manager**

**HcL**

**17a Inchmuir Road**

**Whitehill Industrial Industrial Estate**

**BATHGATE EH48 2EP**

**Tel: 01506 633953**

Pay: £12.60 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)
- Category D1 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person