We have a lovely opportunity for a Community Transport Operative/Driver to join our Housing and Communities team for a fixed term period until March 2027.

The Braintree Community Transport Scheme provides a social car scheme, dial a ride scheme and minibus hire to residents, community groups and schools across the Braintree District. The scheme is membership based and provides transport to health and social appointments, shopping, events and local activities.

As part of our minibus driver team, you will take individuals and groups to events in their local community, appointments, shopping and to visit friends and relatives, contributing to their wellbeing and quality of life.

You will ensure passengers feel safe, supported and cared for, considering any additional needs or assistance required, complete and return daily journey log sheets and liaise with the Community Services Manager to confirm eligibility to use the service.

You will also assist the manager in promoting the service, ensuring people in the district, particularly those who are socially excluded, are aware of its availability.

As part of the role, you will ensure the vehicles are roadworthy and ready to transport customers and will plan cost effective routes.

You will need a full UK driving licence, with the ability to drive category ‘D’ and/or ‘D1’, an understanding of Health and Safety, including manual handling and risk assessment, and good knowledge of the Braintree District.

With excellent interpersonal and communication skills, you will be polite, helpful and confident when engaging with members of the public, including vulnerable clients from community groups and schools.

You will approach your work with a positive, flexible and proactive attitude and be willing to be involved in all areas of Community Transport, working well both independently and as part of a team.

This role will involve occasional evenings and weekends.

Why choose Braintree District Council?

Braintree is an ambitious and dynamic Council and is becoming one of the fastest growing Districts in the East of England with three growing towns, London just 45 minutes away and the District located directly between the international transport centres of Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports. We have a deserved track record for delivering and a strong reputation within the business community.

Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative and innovative approach, which is led by our employees, and are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it. Our people see the difference they make and how the work they do actively contributes to and encourages positive change in the local community.

We also offer some great benefits, including:

Flexible working
Local government pension scheme
Learning and development for all employees
Employee discounts at local businesses
Employee recognition schemes
Extensive health and wellbeing programmes, including discounted gym membership

For more information, please see the Job Profile.

To apply, click Apply online below.

Make a difference – work for your local council

Every day, our work shapes the place people call home – at your local council, your skills will help build safer neighbourhoods, stronger communities and better futures.

From Planning and IT to Finance and Environmental Services, and with more routes in than ever, choose from hundreds of roles to find out what works for you. Whether you’re just starting out or looking for a change, find your own path to a life-changing career.

Find out more at https://localcounciljobs.gov.uk.

Closing date for completed applications: Midnight on Sunday 10th May.

Interviews will take place during the week commencing 18th May.