Job Description

An exciting opportunity has become available to work within the transport services department.



About you



To provide an efficient and effective transport service having due regard to the needs of passengers for

SEND, Flexi Link and Go-Too services whilst they are in their care.



The role is diverse with no one day the same, for more information on the role please view the 'In this job you will' section within the attached job description specification document.



The successful candidate will have:



1. Transport and escort passengers from their home or other collection point and destination to and

from establishment/Centre or other destination points (on the basis of door-to-door transport) and

ensure that clients are properly assisted prior to, during and at the end of their journey having

general regard to the welfare of the client which includes reporting to the appropriate person on

changes observed in the physical and mental well-being of clients, and summon the appropriate

services in the case of emergencies. Assists in PA role as required.



2. Conducting a daily inspection for compliance purposes and to maintain and clean vehicles as

required in accordance with guidelines and maintain the vehicle log sheets on a daily basis.

Comply with statutory and departmental regulations and good practice guidelines. Including

Drivers handbook.



To find out more about the essential and desirable criteria for the role please view the attached job description specification document.



In return we are able to offer:


Enhanced annual leave - Start with an impressive 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service

Purchase of annual leave - Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 extra days of annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro-rata for part-time staff)

Flexible working pattern - Enjoy a 37-hour standard full-time work week with the added perks of flexi-time and hybrid/remote working arrangements where possible. Your work-life balance just got a whole lot better

Salary sacrifice green car scheme - Drive green and save green! Lease a brand-new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme. There's no credit checks, no deposits, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three-year lease

White goods salary sacrifice scheme - Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big-ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary

Enhanced public pension - Secure your future with our career average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay

Cycle to work scheme - Save up to 25-39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money!

Employee assistance programme - Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life's challenges, both at work and in your personal life

Discounted gym membership - Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including:


o Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities



o Off-Peak Racket Sports



o Athletics Tracks



o Sauna/Steam/Spa



Join us and experience a workplace that truly values and supports you!

Organisation

Cheshire East Council

Location

Middlewich

Job Category

Highways and Transport

Grade

CEC NJC - Grade 5

Salary Min

25,989 per annum

Salary Max

28,142 per annum

Hours per week

37

Weeks per year

52.143

Employment Type

Permanent

Closing Date

12/09/2025

Ref No

E3233
Cheshire East is an amazing place to live and work. As one of the largest employers in the borough, we are able to offer you a wide range of challenging and rewarding career opportunities.



At Cheshire East Council we are working for a brighter future - together and our commitment to you is that our workplace culture will provide a shared purpose, a well-led organisation with valued people succeeding together as one team and one council to deliver the best service for our customers and communities.



If you want to be part of our award-winning council and contribute to our ongoing success, have the flexibility and drive to enable us to innovate, are committed to working as part of a team and striving to deliver exceptional service wherever you can, we would especially like to hear from you.



As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our local communities so that we can all work for a brighter future - together.



Brighter Future



www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/employee-benefits.aspx





We are recruiting a PCV driver to form part of a team operating an innovative demand responsive service in Nantwich and the surrounding area, called Go Too. You will be driving a new, 17-seat automatic minibus connecting residents of the rural communities west and south of Nantwich to local and potentially national (by way of rail connections) services and amenities.



We are looking for people who are competent drivers with a history of safe driving. Applicants who are enthusiastic, motivated and love working with people are invited to help us deliver exceptional, customer-focused services.



You will need to be keen to be part of an exciting and innovative service, flexible, prepared to work around the borough of Cheshire East and the holder of a current PCV licence (max 3 points) and Driver CPC.



Your full-time working hours will average 37 and cover 5 days per week on a rolling rota basis, which will include working some Saturdays for which we pay a premium of time and one half. Part time hours will be considered on an individual basis.



In return, you will receive access to the following benefits: competitive terms and conditions, career average pension scheme, access to salary sacrifice scheme green car scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, corporate leisure discount etc.



For an informal chat or more information please contact Mark Povall on 01270 685539.



Cheshire East Council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults across the Borough. As such, any cautions, convictions, reprimands or final warnings that are 'not protected' as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) order 1975 (as amended in 2013) relating to the non-disclosure of spent convictions do not apply to this job. You must therefore, disclose whether you have any previous convictions where prompted to do so within the application process.



Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.



If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date then it is likely that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion, however please do not be discouraged from applying again.



For any technical enquiries please email sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk



Please quote job reference number in all correspondence.