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Job Description

To legally and safely undertake driving duties associated with category D1 driving licence restrictions (Maximum passenger carriage 16 pax),to provide essential education, Community, Demand Response and Fixed route services including Non-emergency hospital patient transfers throughout Moray.

Deliver service obligations which meet awarded Contract terms and conditions. Operate to standards as directed by PTU Public Transport Officer and Coordinator. Provide excellent customer service, taking into consideration mobility, health and social isolation issues.

Requirements

Transport school pupils safely to and from school. Maintaining good standards of discipline whilst pupils are on board, alighting or disembarking the vehicle ensuring pupils are safe and comfortable.

Transport of Disabled, Elderly and Vulnerable adults safely to and from Community group Centres, Demand response or fixed route Services. Assist non-emergency patients from hospital discharge point to destination which requires a degree of patient assistance returning home.

Ensure wheelchairs, walking aids and other passenger items are stowed and secured safely ensuring all passengers are given support and assistance if requested. Manual movement and handling of passengers in wheelchairs using the correct restraints to secure wheelchairs whilst being transported.

Drive all vehicle types within licence parameters that are owned, managed and operated on behalf of the Moray Council in a safe and courteous manner. Report all accidents or incidents as directed in service policy to your Line Manager.

Understand and operate all equipment fitted to the vehicle competently. Conduct routine vehicle and equipment daily walk round checks and complete defect reporting as directed in service policy and procedures. To accurately complete all paperwork and documentation associated with service vehicles.

Attend regular planned training events in accordance with legal and service need requirements.

Operate IT platforms to enable the use of on vehicle ticket machines systems or dial bus software to access Runsheet’s and prepare routes.

The Individual

Proven driving experience.

Ability to complete driver walk round safety checks on vehicles

Driving licence* with category D1 entitlement

Able to work on own initiative and to deadlines

Maintaining Vehicle cleanliness and equipment checks

Ability to complete vehicle log sheets and other vehicle documentation

Ability to work as part of a team

The ability to work unsupervised and be able to carry out physical duties including assisting wheelchair passengers

Cash handling

Manual Handling

Protecting customer/client data

Excellent timekeeping

Flexible and adaptable

Ability to communicate with school pupils client groups, and members of the general public

Caring , Friendly and Courteous manner

Ability to undertake routine vehicle cleaning

Ability to assist clients when boarding and alighting the vehicle, including wheelchair passengers.

Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs and demands of the service

* Candidates will be required to show these documents if invited for interview.

Shift pattern – Operating hours will vary depending on which shifts drivers are requested to work.

Operating hours are between 0630 & 2030 Monday to Friday and 0800 -2200 on a Saturday as agreed.

Hours per week Ad hoc as per timesheet

Closing Date: 9 May 2025 (extended from 2 May 2025)

Hourly rate: £13.26

Starting salary: £25,512.24 (pro rata)

Hours per week: Ad hoc as per timesheet

For further information contact Charlie Shaw on 01343 563798 or charlie.shaw@moray.gov.uk

Proposed interview date: w/c 19 May 2025