We are an independent voluntary organisation providing services and support for people with disabilities and their families for more than 70 years. Our work positively impacts the lives of over 10,000 people with disabilities, equipping them with the confidence, skills, and self-belief to achieve their expressed goals
Job Title:
Driver
Permanent, 18.5 hours.
Location:
Dublin Rd, Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, R32 HK11
Job Purpose :
To transport clients as required in a responsible and safe manner maintaining the highest standard of driving, in accordance with a National Driving School and the Department of Environment competency examination.
Minimum Education & Experience required:
1. Category Irish D1 Full Clean Driving licence
2. Current valid Drivers CPC Card
3. Disability awareness and experience of transporting passengers with limited mobility or who use wheelchairs is desirable.
4. Relevant Occupational experience
5. A minimum of 2 years relevant driving experience
Job Duties & Responsibilities
6. Comply with the rules of the road at all times making sure that the passengers are all safely seated i.e. by ensuring the use of seat belts and clamps.
7. Maintain the vehicle in a safe and roadworthy manner always making sure it is in a clean and hygienic condition.
8. Ensure that the customer / client is satisfied.
9. Assisting the client on and off the vehicle using appropriate lifting techniques.
Staff benefits:
10. Company Pension Scheme
11. Paid maternity leave
12. Paid paternity leave
13. 24 days annual leave
14. Bike to work scheme
15. Tax saver travel scheme
16. Income protection
17. Health and Wellbeing programme
Closing Date:
Please submit your application to this post by 26/06/2024