Driver ( 20 hours)

London Hire Ltd; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading transportation company in the UK is seeking a part-time Driver to provide safe and professional driving services. The role involves operating vehicles, assisting passengers including those with disabilities, and ensuring proper vehicle maintenance. Ideal candidates will hold a valid driving license and have at least two years of driving experience. Benefits include access to company events, free parking, and a referral program. Join our team and make a difference!

Benefits

Bereavement leave

Company events

Free on-site parking

Employee Assurance Programme

Referral programme

Responsibilities

• Operate vehicle safely while adhering to local road restrictions.
• Ensure vehicle checks are undertaken and defects reported promptly.
• Secure all passengers and wheelchair users correctly using safety equipment.
• Maintain adequate fuel levels for journeys and refuel as necessary.
• Clean the vehicle regularly, at least once a week.
• Park the vehicle correctly in allocated bays.
• Operate passenger lift and assist passengers safely.
• Communicate patiently with passengers and clients.
• Assist Passenger Assistant as required.

Skills

Sound understanding of working with individuals with disabilities

Ability to deliver service with a patient attitude

Full unrestricted car driving licence

Private Hire Licence (desirable)

Minimum of two years’ driving experience

Willingness to undertake DBS check

Job description

Driver ( 20 hours)

Department: Private Hire Vehicle (PHV) Driver

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Hoddesdon

Reporting To: Lee Mordecai

Compensation: £13.42 / hour

Description

Our Private Hire (PHV) Drivers are responsible a professional driving service that supports our clients and service users. In addition to providing a safe transport operation, you may also be operating the passenger lift and assisting the Passenger Assistant with the service users as and when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate the vehicle in a safe manner, adhering to local road restrictions and speed limits. Any fines or tickets received must be reported to the office as soon as possible.
• Ensure mandatory vehicle checks are undertaken every time the vehicle is used to a standard acceptable on the road. Any defects to be reported to the office
• Ensure that all passengers and wheelchair users are secured correctly in the appropriate location using the necessary safety equipment.
• Ensure that the vehicle in use has adequate fuel for the journey, refueling as and when required or instructed.
• Ensure that the vehicle is cleaned inside and out on a regular basis, as a minimum on a weekly basis
• Remove and replace seating as required.
• Ensure that the vehicle is parked in the depot correctly, in pre allocated bays where possible.
• Operate the passenger lift and other equipment used to assist passengers whilst entering and exiting the vehicle safely.
• Communicate with passengers and clients in a patient, informative manner.
• Assist the Passenger Assistant with their duties as required.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Sound understanding of working with individuals with disabilities.
• Able to deliver the service with a patient and level-headed attitude.
• Hold a full unrestricted car driving licence (auto restrictions acceptable) with no more than 3 penalty points.
• Possess a Private Hire Licence with the relevant local authority (desirable.)
• Minimum of two years’ driving experience.
• Willing to undertake and satisfy a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Benefits

• Contracts are 20 hours per week, worked on a split-shift basis covering AM and PM transport.
• Bereavement leave
• Company events
• Free on-site parking
• Access to our Employee Assurance Programme.
• On-site parking
• Referral programme