Location
Fleet Services, 4 Livingstone Boulevard, Blantyre, G72 0BP
Working Hours
28.11 hours per week, Monday to Friday split shifts between 7am and 5.30pm.
Hourly Rate
£15.35 – £15.54 per hour.
Role Overview
The Passenger Services section of South Lanarkshire Council is responsible for transporting groups to Social Work Centres and Schools. You will drive, operate, maintain and be responsible for an allocated vehicle, adhering to Health and Safety requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive and operate the allocated vehicle safely and reliably.
- Maintain vehicle condition and perform routine checks.
- Follow maintenance schedules and report issues.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety and transport regulations.
- Assist passengers with entry and exit as required.
Essential Qualifications
- Category D1 driving licence.
- Valid CPC card.
- Good knowledge of health and safety regulations.
Additional Requirements
- Completing a PVG scheme check or update prior to offer.
- Passing an Overseas Criminal Records Check if applicable.
Legislative Information
This post is considered a regulated role with Children and/or Adults and is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Scotland) Act 2020 and the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required for applicants born or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years.
Equal Opportunities and Inclusion
The Council commits to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all sectors, including disabled applicants, those with caring experience, under-represented groups, military service members and new Scots. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to suitable disabled candidates. We also commit to the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, ensuring interview guarantees for service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families.
Benefits
- Enrolment in award‑winning local government pension scheme.
- Option to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
- Up to 33 days annual leave.
- Up to 10 public holidays.
- Occupational sick pay.
- Flexible working and family‑friendly policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
- Employee discounts (e.g., cinema).
- Cycle to Work Scheme, physiotherapy and employee‑assistance programme.
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