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Fleet Operations Driver Attendant
- west bridgford, england, United Kingdom
- Permanent·On-site
- Full time
Job Description
West Bridgford, Nottingham, United Kingdom
About the job Fleet Operations Driver Attendant
Job Purpose
To undertake a range of passenger transport functions within Fleet Operations, ensuring effective provision in line with service requirements and customer needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Personally and through team members assist to deliver the service plans and objectives for the Fleet operations team.
- To undertake the safe transportation of all passengers.
- To have regard for the general welfare of passengers and to promote their safety.
- To ensure compliance with safe practice in respect of all passenger particularly wheelchair users.
- To maintain and operate vehicles in accordance with policies, procedures and issued Guidance.
- To complete all documentation related to vehicle operations as required.
- To wear protective clothing and PPE as issued.
- To provide support services as directed by the Day Services management when working within the Day Centre.
- To operate any fleet vehicles as required particularly in emergency/urgent situations.
- To operate the nominated communication system as required.
- Collect fares, passes, issue tickets and account for monies taken in line with NCC policy.
- To ensure the cleanliness of all vehicles is maintained to a high standard.
- To meet all legislative requirements regarding drivers, hours regulations, including the use of tachographs where appropriate.
Key Accountabilities
- To be accountable for all fleet vehicles.
- To alert Fleet Operations management of any issues or concerns that may affect service provision and safe operation of vehicles.
- To alert Fleet operations management of any health and safety issues affecting safe operation of transport
- To adhere to key operational procedures at all times
- To undertake all training commensurate with the post
- To report any concerns relating to service users in our care to either Fleet Operations or day Services management.
- To pay any fares taken with way bill from Ticket machine into Agreed location.
Person Specification
Education and Knowledge
- A full endorsement free driving licence that includes category D Licence
- Manual Handling training
- Ability to work without close supervision
- Emergency First Aid Qualification
- Wheelchair securing knowledge
Experience
- Experience in the transportation of passengers
- Minimum of 4 years, driving experience.
- Experience in working to tight schedules
- Experience of working with vulnerable people
Personal skills and general competencies
- Puts into practice the Councils commitment to excellent customer care.
- Works efficiently and effectively and actively looks for ways of improving services and outcomes for customers.
- Works well with colleagues but also able to work on their own initiative.
- Shares the Councils commitment to providing a safe environment for customers and staff and also treating all with respect and consideration