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The Integrated Passenger Transport Operations Team is responsible for the safe and efficient use of approximately 120 minibuses used to transport people in North Yorkshire. The team comprises approximately 350 drivers and passenger assistants that operate at locations throughout North Yorkshire.  The team delivers approximately 250,000 passenger journeys per year including 20,000 wheelchair user journeys.

This vacancy is based in Scarborough.

The transport provided enables people to access schools, day centres, learning opportunities, supported employment and other meaningful activities in our community.  You will be responsible for the safety of passengers during these journeys and will ensure that the passengers board and alight safely as well as ensuring that any safety equipment is used correctly.  Full training in the use of all safety equipment will be provided.

You will need good communication skills as you will liaise daily with the passengers, carers, establishment staff and colleagues. Experience is not essential: however, some experience of driving minibus type vehicles or working in a similar role would be an advantage for this post. We are looking for caring, flexible, team orientated and committed people to help us provide this transport.

We have vacancies for drivers at 25:00 hours per week on a term time only contract.   

The work will involve driving Social Care routes, School routes and Local Bus Services routes transporting the public.  A typical working week on a split shift Social Care route or School route would be approximately 0730-1030 am and 1430-1730 pm. However, these hours may need to vary to fit the needs of our customers. The Hours will normally be worked from Monday-Friday inclusive. This Driver role will involve split shifts for the Social Care routes and for the school routes, but the Local Bus Service work (transporting the public) is not split shifts (The hours are normally completed in one shift with appropriate breaks etc.). 

All drivers require a D1 driving licence entitlement. The role will require you to be flexible to fit in with Integrated Passenger Transport demand.  

We offer a comprehensive training package including Minibus Driver Awareness Training (MIDAS), Basic First Aid and Managing Challenging Behaviour.

What can we offer you?

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier.

These include:

• A local government pension scheme with 18.1% employer contribution
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets, gym discounts and more!
• Travel loans
• Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing 

Click on our Total Rewards Brochure at the bottom of this advert to see the full range of benefits.   

This post involves access to vulnerable service users and if you were offered the position, you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS background check.

Contact Details:

For more information on the role, please contact Adam Frakes at Adam.Frakes@northyorks.gov.uk or 01609 536276

Company: North Yorkshire Council

Salary: £12.85 to £13.47 per hour

Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire

Sector: Fleet Management

Sector: Fleet and Waste Management

Sector: Municipal Vehicles

Job Role: Driver