Driver, , Transportation

We are hiring not just one, but 5 Drivers to join the Transport Service team at Merton.

Our driver attendants provide an excellent service to our customers and community transporting service users between schools, colleges, day centres and residential homes, assisting and encouraging passengers to regain and maintain their mobility and independence. Many of our users have special needs so you will have a calm and caring approach with the ability to assist passengers on and off vehicles and to their destination.

Our ideal candidate will be flexible and reliable with excellent communication skills and the ability to deal with parents / guardians, staff and passengers of the service and to be tactful and professional at all times whilst maintaining user confidentiality and understanding all health and safety aspects relating to vehicle checks and passenger safety.

If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

You must hold a full D1 or D drivers licence initially. If successful, you will be provided with full training where you will be trained to PCV standards.

You will work 20 hours a week. The morning start time can be between 06:30 and 08:30 and the afternoon start time can be between 14:15 and 15:15. This is a term‑time only position, with possible overtime available. Due to the nature of the role, an enhanced DBS check will be required.

We are committed to promoting equality and respecting diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

• Excellent training opportunities
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Option to join the local authority pension scheme

Our offices are on the first floor at Merton Transport Services, 35-55 Amenity Way, Morden, SM4 4AX
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Interviews will take place on the 20th and 21st July.