Main purpose of job:

To provide reliable and courteous transportation service to customers with safety as top priority; to provide a communication link between customers and staff; to operate and maintain assigned vehicle(s); and to maintain vehicle and customer records.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Operate assigned vehicle in a safe and courteous manner
• Maintain defensive driving
• Provide a communication link between customers and staff,
• Assist passengers, including handicapped, in and out of the vehicle; operates ramps, lifts and securement devices as needed
• Read and interpret maps and driving directions to plan the most efficient route service for customers, and reads and interprets road signs in English;
• Present safety briefing to passengers prior to each trip departure;
• Keep the assigned vehicle(s) clean inside and outside;
• Check water, gas, oil and mechanical condition before leaving on run.
• Report delays and accidents.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records on trip sheets, customer transportation forms, vehicle maintenance, fuel purchases, incident reports, accident reports, vehicle condition reports and other records that are requested from management;
• Report defects or problems with vehicle to supervisor.
• Perform minor vehicle repairs; skilled in reasoning skills to interpret policies and procedures, maps, and route directions; and ability to administer First Aid,
• Perform minor maintenance tasks on assigned vehicle(s) as required;
• Fuel the assigned vehicle(s);
• Coordinate the schedule for major or periodic vehicle maintenance with management and staff to minimize service interruptions;
• Respond immediately to accident or medical emergencies by notifying emergency response providers, and rendering First Aid until emergency personnel arrive
• Register vehicles at the DVLA for both official and private UK based staff.
• Perform minor protocol duties at the airport

Other Duties:

• Work shifts, arranged in advance (either mornings or afternoons/evenings). Some out-of-hours working required, including at weekends.
• Perform such other duties as may be required.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

• A valid driving licence class D – F.
• Proficient English.