We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Newham to assist with the appointment of a Driver, on a 3-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Hours per week: 20

Rate of Pay: £13.25 - £16.44 per Hour

Responsibilities:

• To drive a range of Council owned or hired vehicles including special purpose vehicles within the bounds of a PCV licence or D1 eg, coaches, mini-buses which may have been adapted to the needs of the disabled; or light vans from within the Council fleet.
• To carry out basic vehicle checks and routine maintenance tasks eg, water and oil levels, tyre pressures, to establish that the vehicle is working efficiently and is roadworthy before being used on the public highway and to report defects in writing using current procedures.
• To drive with due regard to other road users and to conform to all Road Traffic Regulations and Codes of Safe Working at all times.
• To ensure that any passengers in the vehicle are seated in a safe and secure manner using on-board safety equipment.
• To ensure that any materials or equipment carried in the vehicles are correctly loaded and secure.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of regulations governing the operation of the motor vehicle.
  
• Experience of working with children, vulnerable and disabled persons;
• Experience of passenger carrying eg, children.
  
• Full UK Driving Licence with: Category D1 entitlement Or PCV entitlement
  

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an enhanced DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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