Driver Greater Manchester

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Posting date:
09 January 2025
Salary:
£12.10 to £12.10 per hour
Hours:
Part time
Closing date:
08 February 2025
Location:
Salford, Greater Manchester
Remote working:
On-site only
Company:
Aspire for Intelligent Care and Support
Job type:
Permanent
Job reference:

Aspire for Intelligent Care and Support

About the Role:

Aspire is seeking two part-time drivers to join their expanding facilities team in Greater Manchester. This role is vital to enabling individuals with disabilities to participate in their local communities and ensures the smooth operation of our services across multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Transport passengers using a 10-seater minibus, ensuring their safety and well-being throughout the journey.
  • Provide excellent customer service and communication skills to support individuals in a friendly and professional manner.
  • Maintain the vehicle’s routine maintenance and readiness for use, completing necessary documentation.
  • Ensure adherence to all safety regulations, including loading, unloading, and handling passengers, especially wheelchair users, with safety straps.
  • Assist with transporting equipment across sites, as required.
  • Hold a valid and up-to-date CPC licence and complete necessary training to maintain it.

Skills and Expertise:

  • Valid UK driving licence
  • CPC licence (and associated training)
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to safely load, unload, and handle passengers (including wheelchair users)
  • Professional and friendly demeanor
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Physical ability to handle various tasks, including moving and assisting passengers with special needs.

Why Join Us:

Aspire provides extraordinary support for exceptional people. Were a supportive and dynamic organisation, dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve their personal goals and ambitions. Join our growing team and make a real difference in the lives of others.