UGO Bus Driver - Working for Essex

About the role

UGO Bus Driver

Permanent, Full Time and Part Time

Up to £23,344 per annum (FTE)

Location: Essex

Working Style: Operational field-based worker

We are currently recruiting across the following locations.

Chelmsford - As and When
Chelmsford - 37 hours per week
Basildon - 20 hours per week
Basildon - As and When
Loughton - 25 hours per week
Harlow - As and When
Clacton - As and When
Clacton - 10 hours per week, Term Time only

Please note, all drivers work on a split shift pattern. For example, a split shift can cover from 7.30am to 10am and 2.30pm to 5pm. The salary will be pro-rata depending on the hours offered.

The Opportunity

Ugobus delivers tailored transport for businesses, residents and public sector organisations using our modern and fresh fleet of minibuses that are accessible for all. The team forms part of Essex County Council; one of the largest and most dynamic local authorities in the UK.

We take pride in getting to know our passengers; offering a transport service that is personable, dependable, and friendly.

We’re looking for people with an outward looking, caring and professional approach. The ideal person will naturally go above and beyond; acknowledging that our passengers value a friendly face and someone who is thoughtful and considerate. Flexibility is therefore essential.

As a Ugobus driver, you’ll be working with a diverse range of passengers; working with students through to older people, and individuals with disabilities or special educational needs.

To find out more information about being a UGO Bus Driver, please visit: Careers as a Ugobus Driver

Accountabilities

Daily checks of your vehicle to ensure safety, cleanliness and road worthiness
Engaging with passengers on a daily basis, transporting them from home to their destination in a safe and comfortable manner
Taking responsibility for safety on your vehicle at all times, including securing of equipment (e.g. tail lifts, wheelchairs), use of seatbelts and awareness of passenger needs
Being Ugobus’ first point of contact with customers and, where possible, resolving individual queries or concerns
Timely communication of issues with your Area Co-ordinator to enable swift resolution
Work closely, in partnership, with a passenger assistant (if applicable) to deliver an outstanding service to our customers.

The Experience You Will Bring

Hold a valid driving license with a D1 entitlement - Essential
Experience in working with customers from a broad and diverse range of backgrounds/needs
Can demonstrate prior experience of being adaptable and flexible to business pressures
Ability to work under pressure and remain a calm and professional approach
Ability to use a smartphone and/or tablet
Demonstrate good communication and social skills in a customer-based setting

If successful, you will require

An enhanced DBS check
To undertake mandatory training; including, but not limited to MiDAS and First Aid
Undertake an ECC minibus driver’s assessment

To read more about us please visit: Climate, Environment and Customer Services

Please note that the job role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area. Therefore, the post holder will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means.

Why Essex?

Essex County Council has a location to be proud of. Our 1,300 square miles stretch from Constable Country to the Thames Estuary, from the dynamic M11 corridor to the traditional seaside resorts of Clacton and Walton. England’s oldest town, Colchester, and two of its newest – Basildon and Harlow – are right here. Along with the City of Chelmsford, the county town, they form our major population centres. It means real choice and makes Essex the ideal place for your career. Read more about us.

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We’re committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.

We’re also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

What you should do next

If you are interested in finding out more about this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via the Working for Essex website.

As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service

Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

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If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email resourcing.team@essex.gov.uk

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