About The Role
DigiGo driver – Witham seasonal. Fixed Term, Part Time. £25,959 per annum (full time equivalent). Location: Braintree. Working Style: Operational field-based worker.
Join the Future of Transport with DigiGo! Are you ready to embark on a journey into the future of public transport? DigiGo, Essex’s premier on-demand shared public transport service, is on the lookout for enthusiastic and caring individuals to join our team of DigiGo Drivers.
We are recruiting for a Seasonal as and when Driver to work a day shift (Start and finish times to be confirmed) on a 1‑year fixed term contract.
What You’ll Do
- Fulfil a vital role in high‑profile schemes, providing a personable, dependable, and friendly transport service.
- Drive our brand new, electric minibuses, contributing to a sustainable future.
- Get to know your passengers—from students to commuters, older individuals, and those with disabilities.
- Navigate through diverse landscapes, from suburban areas to scenic rural Essex countryside.
What We’re Looking For
- Hold a valid driving licence with a D1 entitlement—essential for the role.
- Experience working with diverse customer backgrounds and needs.
- Adaptable and flexible with a calm and professional approach.
- Ability to work in a timely manner.
- Proficient in using smartphones and/or tablets.
- Ability to follow navigation and other instructions from the digital app.
- Excellent communication and social skills in a customer‑based setting.
If Successful, You Will Require
- An enhanced DBS check.
- Training in the use of a specific digital app that is integral to the service.
- Mandatory training, including Midas.
- An Essex County Council Driver’s assessment.
What’s In It For You
- Wide range of learning and development opportunities.
- 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + choice to buy extra.
- Generous Local Government Salary related pension scheme.
- Access to hundreds of discounts and benefits through Essex Rewards.
- Access to our health and wellbeing support platform with Vita Health Group.
- Up to 4 days per annum volunteering leave.
Legal and Equality Information
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.
We are 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.
To perform this role you must be mobile throughout an operational area. The post holder will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means.
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