Community Transport Driver

This is an exciting opportunity to join Runnymede Borough Council as we continue our positive work supporting residents to live independently, remain connected to their communities and access the services they need.

As a Community Transport Driver, you will join the successful Community Services Partnership between Runnymede Borough Council and Surrey Heath Borough Council, delivering an essential transport service for residents who may otherwise struggle to travel independently. The role is based at Surrey Heath House, Camberley, and predominantly operates across the Surrey Heath area, although services are delivered across both boroughs as part of the shared partnership.

As a Community Transport Driver, you will provide a safe, reliable and compassionate service for older people, residents with disabilities and those experiencing mobility challenges, helping them access healthcare appointments, shopping, social activities and other important destinations.

Please note that applicants will require D1 entitlement on their driving licence as an essential criteria.

• Safely transport passengers using fully accessible minibuses.
• Deliver a caring, patient and respectful service to all passengers.
• Assist passengers boarding and leaving vehicles safely and with dignity.
• Follow daily schedules and routes prepared by the transport team.
• Carry out vehicle safety and roadworthiness checks before use.
• Report passenger welfare, wellbeing and safeguarding concerns appropriately.
• Maintain accurate mileage and vehicle records.
• Keep vehicles clean, fuelled and ready for operational use.
• Work closely with colleagues to improve and develop transport services.
• Provide occasional support to the Meals at Home service and emergency response arrangements when required.
• 29 Days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Excellent Pension Scheme
• Free Parking
• Training and development opportunities
• Payment of one professional membership per annum
• Cycle to work + further related discounts
• Season ticket loan
• Health insurance plan after 1 year's service / Dental after 3 years' service
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

We are looking for a reliable and customer-focused individual to join our team who can provide a professional, safe and compassionate transport service to residents across the Community Services Partnership. We are looking for exceptional candidates with a range of skills including:

• Full UK Driving Licence with D1 entitlement.
• Eligibility to drive council vehicles under insurance requirements.
• Good understanding of safe driving practices and transporting vulnerable passengers.
• Knowledge of safeguarding principles and the importance of reporting concerns.
• Experience of providing frontline customer service to members of the public.
• Ability to communicate clearly, patiently and respectfully with passengers.
• Ability to work independently and follow schedules, procedures and instructions accurately.
• First Aid and Manual Handling qualifications, or a willingness to undertake training.
• Experience working with older people, people with additional needs or driving larger vehicles would be advantageous.
• A professional, reliable and flexible approach to meeting service needs.

If you enjoy helping people, take pride in delivering excellent customer service and want to make a genuine difference to residents' lives every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward- thinking attitude and award-winning departments. As a Borough Council, we are committed to our core values which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects. We continually strive to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open minded…