Driver

Department: Private Hire Vehicle (PHV) Driver

Location: Oxford

Compensation: £13.00 / hour

• Operate the vehicle in a safe manner, adhering to local road restrictions and speed limits. Any fines or tickets received must be reported to the office as soon as possible.


• Ensure mandatory vehicle checks are undertaken every time the vehicle is used to a standard acceptable on the road. Any defects to be reported to the office


• Ensure that all passengers and wheelchair users are secured correctly in the appropriate location using the necessary safety equipment.


• Ensure that the vehicle in use has adequate fuel for the journey, refueling as and when required or instructed.


• Ensure that the vehicle is cleaned inside and out on a regular basis, as a minimum on a weekly basis


• Remove and replace seating as required.


• Ensure that the vehicle is parked in the depot correctly, in pre allocated bays where possible.


• Operate the passenger lift and other equipment used to assist passengers whilst entering and exiting the vehicle safely.


• Communicate with passengers and clients in a patient, informative manner.


• Assist the Passenger Assistant with their duties as required.

• Sound understanding of working with individuals with disabilities.


• Able to deliver the service with a patient and level-headed attitude.


• Hold a full unrestricted car driving licence (auto restrictions acceptable) with no more than 3 penalty points.


• Possess a Private Hire Licence with the relevant local authority (desirable.)


• Minimum of two years' driving experience.


• Willing to undertake and satisfy a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

• Bereavement leave


• Company events


• Free on-site parking


• Access to our Employee Assurance Programme.


• On-site parking


• Referral programme