Job Description

Relief Transport Driver x 4

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Closing date:

16/07/2025

Reference:

REQ106120


Casual
24,404 *
Within Ceredigion
*All salary values are pro-rata.
About the role
Please note that the advertised salary for this position is subject to a pending pay award. The final salary will be adjusted in line with the nationally agreed pay award.



Glanyrafon - Aberystwyth x 2

Penmorfa - Aberaeron x 2





Have you considered working as a Transport Driver with Ceredigion County Council? We are looking to grow our team and we need you!





Do you enjoy caring for others and are you looking for a new challenge? Join our hard-working, friendly and supportive team within the Transport Department!





We are looking for Relief Transport Drivers to work from Glanyrafon - Aberystwyth and Penmorfa - Aberaeron, to undertake:


driving activities related to the transport of children driving activities related to the transport of elderly clients and/or clients with disabilities completion of all relevant electronic and paper-based records related to the role assessments of clients with the support of the Senior Driver and / or Transport Co-ordinator Work to support the wider Ceredigion County Council Unit functions as commensurate with the level of the post

Due to the nature of the post, the successful candidate will need to hold a valid driving license and be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check.



Our offer to you



The contribution our employees make to the health, safety and wellbeing of our clients is priceless. We therefore want to ensure that our Transport Drivers find working for Ceredigion as rewarding as possible.





With that in mind, we offer our employees a range of employee benefits, including:


health and wellbeing initiatives including free lifestyle and counselling support Local Government Pension Scheme enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay Vectis discount card for savings on big name brands and with registered local businesses learning and development opportunities to support career progression salary sacrifice schemes including the Cycle to Work scheme

For more information about our employee benefits please click here.





This is a fantastic opportunity for a caring and compassionate individual to join a friendly and dedicated team and make a real difference!





and Person Specification





For further information and an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Paul Jackson: 01545 570 881





Interviews will be held on 30th and 31st of July, 2025.





Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.



We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.


What we offer
Work-life balance
Lifestyle savings scheme
Generous employer pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Learning and development
Where you'll work

Highways and Environmental

We deliver efficient, sustainable and bilingual services to the people of Ceredigion, promoting well-being in our communities, pride in a healthy well-kept environment, and confidence in our local economy. Our key responsibilities include:


Transport Services: Corporate transport; Fleet management; Parking Services; Harbours. Highways Maintenance: Cyclic and Routine Maintenance; Emergency response; Highways inspection; Winter service. Highways Development: Planning liaison; Road safety; Regional transport; Street lighting; Streetworks; Traffic management; CWIC/NMWTRA; Design supervision; Flood and coastal risk management; Highways improvement. * Local Environment Services: Waste Collections; Household waste sites; Grounds maintenance; Street cleaning.