Taxi Driver Operative

We have an exciting opportunity to offer work for a privately owned taxi firm, the role of a taxi driver is based in and around Peterborough, Cambridgeshire.

Pay rate of 11.00 per hour.

This role is a temporary to permanent position after completing 12 weeks.

We offer full support for you to succeed in your role! First Call Contract Services are an employer of choice for candidates from many backgrounds, such as delivery driver, warehouse, customer service, support worker, retail associate, cleaner and many more.

Why work with First Call?

• Working with First Call Contract Services gives you many additional benefits!
• Money saving offers and discounts at your fingertip
• 24/7 GP helpline
• Discounted Gym membership in over 2500 gyms
• Online Payslip Access
• Personal Insurance

Shifts & Pay:

• Between 7.00am-10.00am and afternoon shift between 2.00pm-5.00pm
• Monday-Friday school days,
• Hours may differ depending on the route distance.
• 11.00 per hour
• Paid weekly

Our client will train you, obtain and DBS check you at their own cost. Vehicles are also provided by the client (kept at base).

Our client is looking for caring & reliable drivers to join their fast-growing company across the Peterborough area - to take children with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities from home to school and then back from school to home during school term time.

Journeys will be undertaken in 4 to 8 seater vehicles so experience driving this size of vehicle would be an advantage but not essential. These are immensely rewarding roles and you will play an important part in supporting and enhancing the quality of life for the service we provide.

Required driver requirements.

• Attend a one day classroom based (taxi general competency course) provided by Peterborough regional college, topics include basic taxi license conditions, safeguarding, equality act, basic numeracy & Literacy.
• To be able to pass driving assessment from an approved provider who is recommended by local council (just to check you're safe driver) and you should have local knowledge of Peterborough area- for example bars, restaurants, hotel. A list will be provided and full support and guidance will be given.
• Have a UK driving license older than 24 months, NO points within the last 5 years
• Not have a criminal record.
• Minimum of 25 years.
• Be sufficiently medically fit to pass a Group 2 medical examination.
• Be able to receive an enhanced DBS criminal record check to the satisfaction of the licensing authority (as you will be working with children & young persons).

Job description

• To take children with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities from home to school and then back from school to home.
• To drive company supplied vehicles, which include 4,6, 8-seater people carriers and wheelchair-accessible vehicles.
• You must be available to work both the morning (between 7.00am-10.00am) and afternoon shift (between 2.00pm-5.00pm) Monday-Friday school days, hours may differ depending on the route distance.
• The keep the company-provided vehicle at a safe and convenient location or you can drop the vehicle at office.
• To maintain the assigned vehicle to the highest standards of cleanliness and tidiness at all times.
• To work in an effective, safe, and flexible manner and support the operational goals for our client.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidates to begin a career with a company that offers genuine long-term opportunities and career development.

This job will suit any candidate with experience working at Amazon, Parcelforce, DPD, DHL, or similar employers.

Register your interest today!

Driving, Local Knowledge, Customer Service, Driving Licence