College Driver

Heart of Birmingham Vocational College is looking for an enthusiastic, well organised, motivated individual to provide a transport service to our learners.

The Role:

• Responsible for transporting HBVC students to and from various locations as defined in the weekly rota
• Working as part of a team to ensure optimum service and efficiency to the students
• Working a split-shift rota (mornings and afternoon) Monday to Friday
• Act as a role model for learners to reinforce appropriate employability, communication and social skills
• Support, inspire and encourage learners to be as independent as possible.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Multi-drop work including delivery and pick up of students from/to various locations
• Customer facing with businesses, students and members of the public
• Use of equipment as per the customers’ requirements
• Organisation and accurate completion of appropriate paperwork for each journey        
• Unloading manually required or with specialised equipment deemed necessary for the health and safety of employees or safe handling of goods
• Prompt and regular communication with the Transport Co-ordinator of any problems, changes to schedule etc. during the shift
• Safe and efficient handling of vehicles in all respects, including the optimisation of fuel usage, cleanliness of vehicle etc.
• Pre-shift checks of vehicle and reporting of maintenance issues
• Flexibility to work varying hours and times as and when required
• Compliance with all legislation and procedures relating to carrying passengers
• Conducting self in a safe manner and reporting any issues which risk H&S of self/others
• Undertake any training required
• Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of learners.

Personal Responsibilities:

• Be accountable for your personal development.
• Must hold a D1 licence to be able to drive a 16 seater minibus
• Working hours to be 25-30 per week.
• Attend training sessions/days.
• Undertake the variety of tasks that may spontaneously arise whilst responding to individual needs of our learners.
• Any other duties as appropriate within the role in order to ensure the smooth running of the role.