UGO Bus Driver

UGO Bus Driver

Permanent, Part Time

Up to £23,344 per annum (full time equivalent)

Location: Essex

Working Style: Operational field-based worker

Join our UGO Bus Team!

UGO Bus provides tailored transport for businesses, residents, and public
sector organisations with our modern, accessible minibuses. As part of
Essex County Council, one of the UK's largest local authorities, we pride
ourselves on offering a friendly, dependable, and personable service.

We’re looking for people with an outward looking, caring and professional
approach. The ideal person will naturally go above and beyond;
acknowledging that our passengers value a friendly face and someone who is
thoughtful and considerate. All our drivers work on a split shift pattern,
so flexibility is key. For example, a split shift can cover from 7.30am to
10am and 2.30pm to 5pm. Please note, the salary for part time and term time
roles will be pro rata.

We are currently looking for UGO Bus Driver across the following locations.

West Essex

• 
  Harlow - As and When
• Loughton - Part Time - 25 hours per week
• Saffron Walden - As and When
• Brentwood - As and When

North Essex

• 
  Colchester - As and when
• Colchester - Term Time - 25 hours per week

South Essex

• Basildon/Canvey - As and When
• Basildon - Part Time - 20 hours per week

As a Ugobus driver, you’ll be working with a diverse range of passengers;
working with students through to older people, and individuals with
disabilities or special educational needs.

To find out more information about our UGO Bus service, please watch our
video:

UGO Bus - more than just a journey

We are looking for someone who

• 
  Hold a valid driving license with a
  
  D1 entitlement
  
  - Essential
  


• 
  Experience in working with customers from a broad and diverse
  range of backgrounds/needs
  


• 
  Can demonstrate prior experience of being adaptable and flexible
  to business pressures
  


• 
  Ability to work under pressure and remain a calm and professional
  approach
  


• 
  Ability to use a smartphone and/or tablet
  


• 
  Demonstrate good communication and social skills in a
  customer-based setting
  

If successful, you will need to complete an enhanced DBS check, undertake
an ECC minibus driver’s assessment and attend mandatory training; including,
but not limited to MiDAS and First Aid

If you are interested in applying for the role, we would love to hear from
you. Please submit an application via the

Working for Essex

website

Why Essex?

Essex County Council has a location to be proud of. Our 1,300 square miles
stretch from Constable Country to the Thames Estuary, from the dynamic M11
corridor to the traditional seaside resorts of Clacton and Walton.
England’s oldest town, Colchester, and two of its newest – Basildon and
Harlow – are right here. Along with the City of Chelmsford, the county
town, they form our major population centres. It means real choice and
makes Essex the ideal place for your career. Read more

about us.

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We’re
committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our
Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job.
Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments
during the process.

We’re also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet
the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role
require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update
service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are
kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your
certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for
ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update
service please go to

https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service

Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and
volunteers to share this commitment.

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If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email
resourcing.team@essex.gov.uk

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