Driver ( 22 hours)

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

Job summary

A local transportation company in Hoddesdon seeks a part-time Driver for a 22-hour position. You will provide safe transport services while assisting passengers, including those with disabilities. Key responsibilities include operating the vehicle safely, performing mandatory checks, and ensuring passenger security. Applicants must hold a full driving licence and preferably a Private Hire Licence. This role offers competitive compensation and several employee benefits such as holiday pay and pension enrollment.

Benefits

Rolled up holiday pay entitlement

Automatic pension scheme enrollment

Free on-site parking

Employee Assurance Programme

Qualifications

• Must hold a full unrestricted car driving licence with no more than 3 penalty points.
• Possess a Private Hire Licence with the relevant local authority.
• Willing to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Responsibilities

• Operate the vehicle in a safe manner, adhering to local road restrictions.
• Ensure mandatory vehicle checks are performed before use.
• Secure passengers and wheelchair users correctly in the vehicle.
• Clean the vehicle inside and out on a weekly basis.
• Communicate with passengers and clients in an informative manner.

Skills

Working with individuals with disabilities

Patient and level-headed attitude

Full unrestricted car driving licence

Minimum of two years’ driving experience

Job description

Driver ( 22 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 22 hours per week, worked on a split-shift basis covering AM and PM transport.
• Term-time only, rolled up holiday pay entitlement is 12.07% of gross pay relating to work completed. This will be paid to you each month, and there is no entitlement to other additional paid annual leave to be taken during school term weeks.
• Salaries are pro-rata - you will receive payment every month of the year (even in non-working periods!)
• Automatic enrolment in our pension scheme after three months service.
• Bereavement leave
• Company events
• Free on-site parking
• Access to our Employee Assurance Programme.
• Referral programme