Community Transport Operative
- Location:
- 1 Bankhead Park, GLENROTHES, KY7 6GH
- Salary:
- £21,681 - £23,952 per year
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Position Type:
- Full Time
- Hours:
- 36 hours per week
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Job Details
You will work as part of the Fife Bus Team providing a door-to-door passenger transport services for those who are unable to access mainstream public transport due to some form of reduced mobility be it a physical sensory or mental impairment. This involves engaging with clients showing empathy and developing trust as well as providing assistance to the passenger from their door to the minibus ensuring they board safely and are seated securely before moving off.
You will be responsible for using the TomTom telematics within the minibus ensuring mileages, minibus defects etc, are recorded correctly and accurately. You will also be responsible for collecting any other information deemed necessary for monitoring/planning purposes.
Recording and reporting any comments or complaints made by passengers with a view to resolving these at source or deciding the correct course of action for forward referral. Recording and reporting any traffic incident, accident or damage to the vehicle or equipment and obtain witnesses statements where possible.
The Person
You will be required to hold a Category D1 Driving licence and should be interested in working with vulnerable adults and children, have a caring and patience manner and be capable of using your own initiative.
Before confirming your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.
For further information please contact: Angela Hutchison - angela.hutchison@fife.gov.uk