UGO Bus Driver
Permanent, Full Time and Part Time
Up to £23,344 per annum (full time equivalent)
Location: Essex
Working Style: Operational field-based worker
Join our UGO Bus Team!
UGO Bus provides tailored transport for businesses, residents, and public sector organisations with our modern, accessible minibuses. As part of Essex County Council, one of the UK's largest local authorities, we pride ourselves on offering a friendly, dependable, and personable service.
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. All our drivers work on a split shift pattern, so flexibility is key. For example, a split shift can cover from 7.30am to 10am and 2.30pm to 5pm. Please note, the salary for part time and term time roles will be pro rata.
We are currently looking for UGO Bus Driver across the following locations.
Mid Essex
- Chelmsford – As and When
- Chelmsford – Full Time – 37 hours per week
South Essex
- Basildon – As and When
West Essex
- Loughton – Part Time – 25 hours per week
- Harlow – As and When
- Harlow - Part Time - 25 hours per week
- Brentwood – Part Time – 25 hours per week
North Essex
- Clacton – Term Time, Part Time – 20 hours per week
- Colchester – As and when
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 our UGO Bus service, please watch our video: UGO Bus - more than just a journey
We are looking for someone who
- 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 need to complete an enhanced DBS check, undertake an ECC minibus driver’s assessment and attend mandatory training; including, but not limited to MiDAS and First Aid
If you are interested in applying for the role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit an application via the Working for Essex website
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.
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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