Central Bedfordshire Council
Driver/Passenger Assistant -Thorn Turn Depot - Houghton Regis
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Team: Public Transport
Job Family: Providing - CBG 3 and CBG 4
Salary:
Passenger Assistant (CBG3) - £25,185 per annum pro rata, or £13.06 per hour
Driver (CBG4) - £25,583 per annum pro rata, or £13.27 per hour
Hours: Various Hours available - Relief 0 hours – as required by the service. And 25 hours per week - Full year and TTO Staff.
Base Location: Thorn Turn Depot, Grendall Lane, Houghton Regis, LU5 6GJ
Contract Type: Relief/ Permanent - Fixed
Closing Date: Rolling advert until 30th November 2026
Interview Date: Applications reviewed upon receipt, and interviews arranged accordingly
About the role:
Our Fleet Transport team provides safe, efficient transport for a range of residents. They include older people, those with disabilities, and children with special needs. The service allows these people to access educational and day care facilities – helping to make Central Bedfordshire a great place to work and live.
The Fleet Department is looking for Drivers & Passenger Assistants to join our dedicated team. Staff will be based at Thorn Turn Depot in Houghton Regis.
You need to be an enthusiastic and compassionate individual to safely transport people and pupils using council minibuses and passenger lift equipment, to and from various day centres, schools, and other establishments as required. GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR THOSE MAYBE IN SEMI RETIREMENT OR JUST LOOKING FOR A PART TIME ROLE.
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The successful candidate must:
- Have a category D1 driving license (driver role only)
- Provide a caring and reliable service to people
- Be patient and understanding
- Be aware of issues surrounding disability, dementia, and special needs
- Be punctual and polite
- Treat every person with dignity and respect
Some training will be given, and we also supply uniform and allowances for equipment.
Our Offer
We have a number of rewards and benefits available to our staff. To view these, please visit our Rewards and Benefits page.
Our aspiration is to be a truly flexible employer. We welcome discussion on location, hours, and working pattern as part of the application process.
You will be expected to demonstrate how you meet the key accountabilities and competencies in this Recruitment Pack.
Our Competency Framework and Qualification Guidance are to be read in conjunction with our Recruitment Pack.
For an informal discussion about this position, please contact: Alicia Lloyd at Alicia.Lloyd2@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk or call 0300 300 6662
Safeguarding
Central Bedfordshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers, and contractors to share this commitment. This post is subject to the disclosure of criminal records.
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