D1 Driver

IMH Recruitment are currently seeking D1 Drivers to work on behalf of our client in Leicester, based over2 depots, LE8 and LE9 Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered. This is a position starting in early September, offering weekly pay through the agency.

The Role

You will provide a transport service for all County Council Service Users and associated goods/services ensuring their personal well being and safe/secure travel at all times in accordance with the relevant policies, legislation, procedures and good practices contained within the ‘Driver and Escort Handbook’. Key Duties:

• To make sure that, before driving a vehicle, it is in a fit and serviceable condition by carrying out daily and weekly routine checks as directed. Also, weekly safety checks, including fire precautions, as instructed or more frequently if operating conditions require it. To report any defect on the appropriate form.
• To drive any County Council operated vehicle as required in a safe manner and in compliance with Road Traffic Law to at least the statutory driving test standard and in accordance with procedures issued by the P.F.T.
• To maintain all vehicles in a clean, hygienic and tidy condition both inside and out at all times, including replacement vehicles. To make sure that all cleaning equipment and materials are used/operated safely whilst ensuring all vehicle storage facilities are maintained to the appropriate standard.
• To undertake minor vehicle repairs with appropriate direction from Transport Officers / Vehicle Unit.
• To assist the staff at any depot, operating centre or unit to load, unload, secure and deliver any miscellaneous goods or equipment as directed by the P.F.T.
• To assist the passengers on and off the vehicle as well as assist with securing them and their wheelchairs in the vehicle with safety restraints and give personal assistance within the unit as may be required. To be responsible for the fitting/removing seats, as required ensuring adequate seating capacity.
• To be responsible for the safety, general welfare and respecting the personal dignity of Service Users visited or passengers transported, reporting to the P.F.T., any accidents, incidents or difficulties incurred. xwwtmva To assist Service Users in their homes or day care venue prior to boarding the vehicles and at their destination as required.
• To work to pre-planned schedules/route list and complete any record of work, record of driving, acci...