College Driver

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe transportation of students from college to their destination and back.
• Ensure that staff and students are kept safe at all times whilst in College Vehicles
• Ensure that vehicle checks are carried out upon each use of a College vehicle
• Maintain the internal state of the vehicles, so that they are clean, comfortable and safe
• Maintain the external state of the vehicles, so that they are clean and presentable
• Ensure that all seat belts/straps/tie backs and safety devices are in correct working order
• Regulate the behaviour of occupants so that rules (such as no smoking or eating) are observed and safely maintained
• Where appropriate, escort passengers with a visual impairment and/or other disabilities to and from the vehicle
• Operate vehicle tail lifts when required
• Drive College vehicles safely and legally at all times, observing speed limits, parking regulations and other requirements

• Act at all times in accordance with the Staff Code of Conduct and QAC Values of Respect, Excellence, Enabling, Collaboration and Inclusion.
• Comply with all College policies and procedures
• Undertake appropriate training and development as required, including mandatory MIDAS and/or refresher training required for the role.
• Carry out any other duties which may reasonably be required and fall within the scope and responsibility of the role.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Why Work at Queen Alexandra Charity

•  Access to on site car parking
• Use of QAC Fitness Centre (subject to opening hours)
• Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Helpline (BHSF) 
• Access to Education Support Free Helpline for Teachers & Education Staff
• QAC Mental Health First Aiders & activities to support health and wellbeing
• BHSF Benefits Package including Healthcare Plans, discounted shopping/services
• Annual Flu vaccination/voucher
•  Access to other benefit/discount schemes (which may be subject to charge) e.g. Blue Light Card, TOTUM (NUS), Charity Worker Discounts, Discounts for Teachers
• Dell Advantage programme - a free programme that offers savings to students, parents and all staff at QAC - up to 20% off. https://www.dell.com/en-uk/lp/dell-advantage
• Health and Wellbeing Services (Occupational Health/Counselling)
• Free Tea/Coffee and Staff Room facilities
• Dining Room facilities with hot/cold food (free meal provided for those supporting students at mealtimes)
• Additional discretionary concessionary/closure days as part of leave entitlement (including closure over Christmas/New Year period)
• Reward and Recognition Policy – Living the Values Awards (team & individual) and long service
• Enhanced/Occupational paid leave e.g. maternity/paternity (subject to qualifying criteria)
• Occupational sick pay (based on length of service)
• On site wellbeing activities (e.g. yoga, meditation)
• Support for training/ CPD (either by way of study leave and/or funding)
• Flexible working arrangements including Flexible Working Policy Agreements, Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) in prior agreement with line manager.