Job Introduction
30 hours per week during term time/18.75 hours per week during school holidays
The Code of Practice on the English language requirement for public sector workers, Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 requires that Councils ensure that all candidates applying for customer facing posts must be assessed in order to establish their fluency in English.
The criteria under special knowledge and experience on the job profile which is shown in this advert outlines what level of fluency you will be expected to demonstrate. Therefore, it is essential that you provide examples in your application.
Bradford Council is seeking to recruit a number of PCV drivers for the Passenger Transport Service. This service is part of the overall Travel Assistance Service (which works with a wide range of stakeholders to deliver the Council’s policy on travel assistance) and the post of PCV Driver supports the provision of passenger transport for adults and children using the Council’s fleet of minibuses
The main purposes of this post are:
To safely transport vulnerable children and adults from home to pre-arranged locations as determined by the client’s needs and be responsible for the care and welfare of clients during transportation
- To carry out additional Driving or Passenger Escorting duties as determined by both the needs of the clients and operational needs.
- To deliver a cost efficient and quality, high standard and safe service that meets the needs of all of our clients.
- D1 Driving licence is required (obtained by additional test or passed driving test pre 1997)
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the new service as it embarks on an ambitious transformation programme.
This role will be based at Shearbridge Depot, Shearbridge Road, Bradford BD7 1PU
An enhanced disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service will be undertaken for this post.
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining our team and would like some further information, For an informal discussion about the post please contact: Ruth Priestley, PTS Planner: Ruth Priestley@bradford.gov.uk
Employee Offer
Why work for Bradford Council? Find out why by taking a look at Our Employee Offer.pdf .
Equal Opportunities
We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants.
The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.
