Minibus Driver

VACANCY 04/23

JOB PARTICULARS: DRIVER – Bilston Glen - 35 hours per week on average

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:

Dial-A-Ride: a door-through-door transport service

Dial-A-Bus: a semi-scheduled door-through-door shopping service

Our services cover Edinburgh and the Lothians, operating from our two 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 one (Community Bus) in the fleet which have been specially adapted to carry wheelchair users and ambulant passengers.

PLACEMENT

Edinburgh, East & Midlothian District Office is located at 24/3a Dryden Road, Bilston Glen Industrial Estate, EH20 9HX, with 19 vehicles and 26 members of staff.

ACCOUNTABILITY

To the 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

· Candidates must be over 21 years of age and hold a full driving licence with up to a maximum of 3 points for at least 2 years with a minimum D1 entitlement, training maybe provided to obtain a D Licence.

· 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.

· Candidates will be required to be a member of Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme paid for by the Company where required.

DRIVING ASSESSMENT

The candidate will have to complete a driving assessment and if successful complete MIDAS (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme) training. Other training includes first aid, manual handling and disability awareness.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

As laid out in HcL Employee Handbook.

SALARY SCALE

Scale - points 17 - 18 currently £10.77 - £11.06 per hour. (The Posts averages 35 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, including evenings and weekends, is required. 35 hours on average worked per week on a shift basis. 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.

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Send applications to:

Robert Hutson

Operations Manager

HcL

24/3a Dryden Road

Bilston Glen Industrial Estate

LOANHEAD EH20 9HX

Tel: 0131 447 9953

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £10.77-£11.06 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement:

• English not required

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• driving: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• PCV licence (preferred)
• driving licence (required)

Work Location: On the road

Reference ID: 04/23