Job Description

What are we looking for?



An experienced professional driver with D1 classification on their clean license.



A driver who has driving experience of minibus/passenger type vehicles.



Ideally you will have relevant driving training and be willing to undertake further training required to deliver the role to a high standard.



You should be able to work well as part of a team of drivers and assistants.



You should have experience of operating a tail lift and safety equipment used to secure wheelchairs for travel.



It would be beneficial if you have experience in customer care, ideally working with vulnerable people or in a school or health care setting.



You will need to demonstrate good communication skills.



A flexible approach to working hours is required which can vary due to operational requirements.



For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Mark Booth on 07824 550500.


Cheshire West and Chester Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Organisation

Cheshire West and Chester Council

Location

Chester, Ellesmere Port, Northwich, Winsford

Job Category

Highways and Transport

Grade

CWAC NJC - Grade 4

Salary Min

24,404 Per Annum Pro Rata

Salary Max

25,183 Per Annum Pro Rata

Hours per week

0

Weeks per year

52.143

Employment Type

Casual

Closing Date

24/07/2025

Ref No

W3942

Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive - through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.



Cheshire West and Chester Council have an exciting opportunity for professional drivers. We are looking to recruit casual drivers to support the operation of our in-house fleet service delivery. The role will require a flexible approach to be available to support during our core working hours 0730-1030 and 1430-1730 as and when required.





Please note that this job is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.



To find out more information about what it is like to work for Cheshire West and Chester Council including our rewards and benefits please see www.cwcrecruitment.co.uk



No candidate will meet every single requirement - if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!



Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please see the Equality Policy for more information.



Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of 12.60 per hour for all contracted hours.



For any technical enquiries please email Sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk and quote job reference number in all correspondence.