PCV Driver​/Passenger Assistant

Cheshire East Council is recruiting drivers for go-too, its demand responsive transport service, which is extending from a Nantwich pilot across the whole borough. The post combines driving passenger vehicles with acting as a Passenger Assistant when required, supporting SEND children to school safely and comfortably. Rolling shifts cover early, day, late and Saturday work, and candidates without a CPC or PCV licence can take paid fast-track training.

Meeting the medical standard for driving is required.

• Deliver a professional, welcoming and reliable transport service as part of the go-too network
• Drive passenger vehicles across the borough as part of the go-too service
• Act as a Passenger Assistant when required, supporting SEND passengers
• Ensure SEND children travel to school safely and comfortably
• Use the tablet-based route and booking system on board
• Support passengers of all ages on everyday journeys such as work, education, healthcare, shopping and leisure
• Work in line with relevant safety standards, policies and procedures
• Represent Cheshire East Council and go-too with a professional, positive approach at all times

• Professional Driving Qualification CPC (D) (PCV), or willingness to undertake paid fast-track CPC and/or PCV training
• Emergency first aid training, or willingness to undertake it

• Meets the required medical standards for driving

• Driving experience of the types of vehicle in the authority's fleet
• Sat-nav and map-reading experience when transporting passengers of varying ages and abilities

• Confident use of on-board technology, with full training provided
• Alert and responsive to the needs of children, adults and older passengers
• Working knowledge of the Highway Code and passenger transport legislation
• Able to converse at ease with vulnerable passengers, including those with communication difficulties or complex needs

• Able to work a rolling shift pattern including early, day, late and Saturday shifts
• Willing and able to travel throughout the borough
• Positive, can-do attitude with a commitment to excellent service

• 34 days' annual leave including bank holidays from day one, rising to 39 after five years, with the option to buy up to 10 extra days a year (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Free paid fast-track CPC and/or PCV training
• Green car salary sacrifice scheme leasing new electric or hybrid cars on a three-year lease
• White goods salary sacrifice scheme
• Enhanced career average public pension at 1/49th of yearly pensionable pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free and confidential employee assistance programme
• Discounted corporate gym membership at Everybody Leisure facilities