Job Description

Salary

Apprentice wage - dependent on age

Contractual hours

45

Basis

Open Ended

Job category/type

Housing, Building Maintenance

Job reference

REQAA6442



National Apprentice Rates

Join Our Team as an Apprentice Transport Large Bus and Minibus Driver!

Are you passionate about driving and committed to providing safe, reliable transportation? We're seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our team as an

Apprentice Transport Large Bus and Minibus Driver

.



In this role, you'll develop practical and theoretical skills to qualify as a driver of large buses and minibuses. Your mission? Safely convey pupils and clients from their homes to schools or centres, ensuring their comfort and well-being throughout the journey.

Key Responsibilities:

Work towards achieving a Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Passenger Carrying Vehicle Driving (Bus & Coach). Comply with relevant Road Transport Law and Statutory Regulations related to PCV and minibus driving. Prioritise passenger safety by adhering to Health and Safety regulations and promptly reporting hazards or defects. Drive vehicles in accordance with the Council's Drivers Handbook. Assist passengers between their home address and the vehicle, paying special attention to wheelchair anchorages and seatbelts. Monitor passenger conditions and report concerns to the Centre Manager or Head Teacher. Attend occasional courses outside normal working hours (Risk Assessment, Safeguarding, First Aid, and Manual Handling).

Qualifications and Skills:

Full driving licence (essential). Previous experience with disabled customers (desirable). Aged 18 or over. Caring and considerate attitude towards passengers. Clear Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check. Ability to work independently or as part of a team. Willingness to undertake training (essential).

Why Choose Us?

Equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer. Flexible working hours. Supportive coaching and mentoring. Same employment rights as other staff members.




If you're curious about the role and would like to learn more before applying, please contact - matthew.johns@pembrokeshire.gov.uk.



Ready to embark on the road to success? Apply now!

Employment Checks

This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check.



Where it is appropriate for your role and responsibility, the personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by visiting https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.



Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council's Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.



This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.

Support & Additional Info

Please contact the HR Systems Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online by emailing hrsystemsteam@pembrokeshire.gov.uk. Please contact the Recruitment Team if you have any queries relating to this vacancy by emailing Recruit@pembrokeshire.gov.uk. Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2023. Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Welsh language skills are desireable.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.