Background
To undertake a range of passenger transport functions within Fleet Operations, ensuring effective provision in line with service requirements and customer needs.
Key Responsibilities
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Personally and through team members assist to deliver the service plans and objectives for the Fleet operations team.
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To undertake the safe transportation of all passengers.
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To have regard for the general welfare of passengers and to promote their safety.
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To ensure compliance with safe practice in respect of all passenger particularly wheelchair users.
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To maintain and operate vehicles in accordance with policies, procedures and issued Guidance.
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To complete all documentation related to vehicle operations as required.
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To wear protective clothing and PPE as issued.
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To provide support services as directed by the Day Services management when working within the Day Centre.
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To operate any fleet vehicles as required particularly in emergency/urgent situations.
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To operate the nominated communication system as required.
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Collect fares, passes, issue tickets and account for monies taken in line with NCC policy.
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To ensure the cleanliness of all vehicles is maintained to a high standard.
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To meet all legislative requirements regarding drivers, hours regulations, including the use of tachographs where appropriate.
Qualifications and Experience
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A full endorsement free driving licence that includes category D Licence
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Manual Handling training
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Ability to work without close supervision
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Emergency First Aid Qualification
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Wheelchair securing knowledge.
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Experience in the transportation of passengers.
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Minimum of 4 years, driving experience.
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Experience in working to tight schedules.
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Experience of working with vulnerable people.
Role Dimensions
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To undertake a range of specialist transport functions using the vehicles provided.
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Responsibility for vehicles used.
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Responsibility for passenger safety.
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Requirement to work weekends as Part of Rota