Casual D1 Driver
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Position Overview & Specifications
Vacancy Details
SummaryLocation: Depot
Region: North East England
Date Posted: 22/05/2023
Reference: 0000005651
Description
NEIGHBOURHOODS AND REGULATORY SERVICES
PASSENGER TRANSPORT SERVICES
CASUAL D1 DRIVER REF: 103775
Band 5 £11.18 per hour
Working as and when required
Hartlepool is avibrant and energetic town with growing prospects. As an authority we want to make Hartlepool the best it possibly can be and want dedicated, driven and committed staff to help us achieve that.
We are looking to recruit to our bank of casual drivers to assist in the delivery of passenger transport services.
Applicants must hold a current category D1 licence. The successful applicant will also have experience of working in a customer focused environment, transporting passengers and be able to demonstrate effective communication.
The successful candidate will be required to carry out general transport services for users of Passenger Transport Services, the tasks will include;
- Driving Hartlepool Borough Council vehicles
- To carry out daily vehicle inspections to monitor cleanliness, maintenance and ensure vehicles meet all legislative requirements
- To maintain log sheets and any other records as required
HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL IS COMMITTED TO SAFEGUARDING AND PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND VULNERABLE ADULTS. THESE POSTS ARE SUBJECT TO SAFER RECRUITMENT MEASURES, INCLUDING AN ENHANCED DBS CHECK
For further information regarding this post please contact Jordan Stewart, Transport Co-coordinator on 01429 284382.
As this is an ongoing recruitment short-listing for interview will be carried out at the end of each month.
Interviews: As and when required
“Please note if you have received no response to your application within 3 weeks of the closing date please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion”.
In order to apply for this vacancy, you must be able to supply the required answers to the following questions:
- Have you read the Application Guidance and GDPR Statement on this website?
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Regional Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Casual D1 Driver roles across Hartlepool Borough Council's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Regional Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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