School Bus Driver (Public Sector)

School Bus Driver (Public Sector)

VANRATH are assisting our client, a large Public Sector Organisation, in their search for a School Bus Driver to drive any vehicle allocated in a careful, lawful manner with special reference to the persons and equipment being carried.
This role will initially be on a temporary basis with a view to going permanent.

Responsibilities

• Transport children, including those with mobility problems or severe/moderate learning difficulties to and from school or other authorised locations.
• Assist children, including those with mobility problems in and out of the vehicle.
• Ensure the good behaviour of children on the bus where practicable and to report any behaviour incidents to the Transport Officer or such other person designated by him/her to deputise on his/her behalf.
• Operate lifts and ramps on vehicles as required and ensure that wheelchairs are properly clamped down and secured.
• Provide minor first aid to passengers and ensure that any injured child receives medical attention as quickly as possible. Complete and submit the relevant personal injury report/accident report forms to the Transport Officer without delay.
• Direct School Bus escorts where employed, in assisting with the above duties.
• Transport meals from, and return empty containers to School Meals Kitchens and assist generally at schools as required.
• Ensure, as far as possible, that scheduled timings are observed and keep a detailed record of journeys, fuel issues, oil, servicing and repair work on the vehicle log/mileage sheet.
• Carry out daily routine vehicle maintenance including checking fuel, oil and water levels, tyre pressures and topping up as required.

Requirements
Essential Criteria
Qualifications and experience

• Hold a full category D licence
• Hold a driver qualification card (DQC)
• Digital Tachograph Card (Candidates MUST have a valid Digital Tachograph card prior to commencement of employment)
• Evidence of experience of driving a bus (i.e. 17 seat vehicle and above)

Remuneration
£14.52 per hour plus discount benefits.

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Public Sector job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Chris Haddock in the strictest confidence.

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