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We are CTOT, Westmorland and Furness Council’s in-house Transport Operational Team and we are looking to recruit a number of drivers who can drive a car, MPV, minibus or a coach and preferably hold a D1 (grandfather rights) or Cat D driving license entitlement

Candidates should be flexible, capable of providing a high standard of passenger safety and care throughout the journey and committed to delivering Home to School transport for SEND pupils and Vulnerable Adults.  Enhanced DBS clearance is required; full training and uniform is provided.

The service operates Monday to Friday, Term time with school runs on a split shift basis (approx. 7.30 – 9.30am and 14.30 – 16.30pm). We are developing work opportunities through the day in our down-time, and hours potentially could be up to 25 hours a week, term time with the potential for additional hours during the school holidays. 

We would also consider applicants from drivers who could either work mornings, or afternoons to cover routes on a “job-share” basis.  The hourly rate is £14.36 rising to £14.84 per hour following satisfactory probationary review and there is a pay award pending.

Who we are looking for…

Candidates who are successful in being shortlisted will also be required to pass a driving assessment to be held on the same day of interview at our Skirsgill Operational Depot, Penrith, Cumbria (any change to this will be discussed with candidates)

Penrith Operations: Skirsgill Depot, Penrith:

Minibus/MPV – for drivers able to drive a minibus on non-vocational D1 (grandfather rights) or a car/mpv on a standard car (Cat B) license.

Various contract hours available, part time & full time (term time)

Kendal Operations: South Lakeland House & Busher Walk, Kendal

Minibus/MPV – for drivers able to drive a minibus on non-vocational D1 (grandfather rights) or a car/mpv on a standard car (Cat B) license.

Various contract hours available, part time & full time (term time)

Barrow Operations: Salthouse Road Depot/Sowerby Woods Depot

Minibus/MPV – for drivers able to drive a minibus on non-vocational D1 (grandfather rights) or a car/mpv on a standard car (Cat B) license.

Various contract hours available, part time & full time (term time)

What can we offer you! 

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact:

Helen Macdonald Barrow Area CTOT Supervisor 

on 07901828440  

Helen.macdonald@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk or

Edward Mudd Kendal/Penrith Area Supervisor

On 07766837889   Edward.mudd@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

Julie Mattimore: Business Partner CTOT Operations and Transport Manager on

07881 250004  julie.mattimore@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.,

Company: Westmorland and Furness Council

Salary: £28,598-£29,540

Location: Kendal, Cumbria

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Administration

Sector: Communications

Job Role: Driver