Passenger Transport Driver

Leeds Safe Roads Partnership; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local transport service provider in Leeds seeks a compassionate driver to transport vulnerable clients, including older people and children. The role involves ensuring passenger safety, providing a supportive transport experience, and maintaining vehicle standards. Ideal candidates will have a D1 license and good communication skills. Flexible hours and competitive salary with additional benefits are offered. This position is crucial for enhancing the wellbeing of clients throughout the city.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual leave plus statutory holidays

Membership in West Yorkshire Pension Fund

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Hold a D1 licence.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Available to work on a split shift.
• Approachable and caring attitude.
• Good understanding of health and safety responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Transport vulnerable individuals across Leeds safely.
• Assist service users with mobility issues from home to vehicle.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and perform routine checks.
• Participate in training and development activities.

Skills

Good communication skills

Flexibility

Ability to work in a team

Driving with D1 license

Job description

Contract: Permanant (52 weeks and Term time only)

Location: Westland Road LS11 5SB

As a driver you will provide a safe and supportive transport experience to vulnerable clients, older people, children in care, and young people with varying degrees of learning, emotional and physical difficulties.

Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.

About you

• Hold a D1 licence
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Available to work on a split shift between core hours of 7‑10 am and 2‑5 pm, 30 hrs weekly.
• Flexible to the changing needs of the service.
• Approachable and caring attitude offering a warm welcome to passengers, families, carers and staff.
• Good understanding of your responsibilities in regard of Health and safety.
• Enhanced DBS will be required.
• A good level of physical ability is needed.

About the role

You will join a team that transports over 4,000 passengers to school, college or centres daily. As a driver you will support passengers ensuring their safety, wellbeing and enjoyment of their journey. You will need to support passengers on off‑transport and maintain a good level of physical ability.

What we offer you

• A competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays.
• Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements.
• A clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities.
• A range of staff benefits to boost wellbeing and help you maximise your earnings.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children’s or Adults’ barred list as applicable will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex‑offenders policy.
We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care‑experienced people.
All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six‑month probationary period.
This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.
If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you’ll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.

Job Description

Purpose of job – To transport vulnerable people of Leeds from their homes to various locations throughout the city and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Transport older people, people with physical disabilities, mental health problems and learning difficulties to centres and luncheon clubs, assisting services users between home and the vehicle.
• Operate a flexible transport service, responding to changes in circumstances at short notice.
• Participate with Day Centre staff in outings to various locations as required.
• Undertake recreational activities at Day Centre to provide stimulation for members.
• Deliver Community meals, ensuring the collection and recording of cash payments as required.
• Deliver stationery, goods and materials – loading and unloading as needed.
• Clean and wash vehicles, perform routine maintenance and safety checks, and complete logs and records.
• Participate in training and development activities to keep knowledge and skills up‑to‑date.
• Undertake other duties as required by the Fleet Deployment Manager.
• Comply with all Leeds City Council and departmental policies, procedures and staff instructions, including Health and Safety.
• Actively promote and support Leeds City Council’s equal opportunities policies.

Qualifications

No specific qualifications are required.

Essential Requirements

Skills

• Drive with a valid D1 licence, maintaining route schedules and ensuring passenger safety.
• Communicate verbally and non‑verbally with service users, parents, carers and staff courteously.
• Understand and sympathise with the needs of the service user.
• Use own initiative to resolve minor problems.
• Write log sheets and reports accurately.
• Flexibility regarding changing hours or areas of work.
• Perform moving and handling tasks, including maneuvering wheelchair users to and from the vehicle.

Knowledge

None stated.

Behavioural and Other Job‑Related Characteristics

• Understand and observe Leeds City Council’s equal opportunities policies.
• Carry out duties with regard to the Council’s Health and Safety policies.
• Participate in training and development to ensure up‑to‑date knowledge and skills.

Desirable Requirements

Skills

• Hold an appropriate MIDAS certificate.

Experience

• Working with people in a caring capacity.
• Working with people with a disability.
• Driving a large vehicle in Leeds or other large cities.
• Working within a team.

Behavioural and Other Job‑Related Characteristics

• Knowledge of the problems faced by disadvantaged groups.