Para Transit Driver - London

Voyago · London · CA$21.13/hr (stated in the posting)

Drive With Purpose. Lead With Heart. Join Voyago as a Para Transit Driver!

Looking for a job that’s more than just a job? One where you’re not just driving a vehicle, but driving real change in people’s lives? Voyago is currently recruiting to fill existing part-time vacancies within our London Para Transit Division!

As a Para Transit Driver, you're the friendly face behind the wheel, making sure seniors and individuals with special needs can get to medical appointments, groceries, social outings, basically all the important stuff.

Your Role:

You are responsible for delivering exceptional door to door service for passengers who are not able to take tradtional city transit services
You are required to provide proactive assistance to passengers in boarding vehicles, maneuvering wheelchairs, securing belts, lifting portable assistive devices, and offering necessary aid throughout the journey
Additionally, providing superior customer service to all passengers and assisting with information on fares, schedules, and stops is a crucial aspect of this role
You are responsible for performing basic vehicle inspection to ensure the vehicle is in good working order at the start of your shift

Requirements

Your Profile:

You are a safe driver with a clean driving record
You can obtain a clean criminal record search with vulnerable sector screening
You are a professional driver with a G, B, C or F class license
You have excellent customer service skills
You are patient, compassionate, and empathetic
You are comfortable working around any type of service animal
You are capable of working at a fast pace and keeping up with the physical demands of the role (Pushing, pulling, bending and twisting at a fast pace for 8 to 10 hours)
You have intermediate to advanced verbal and written language skills (equivalent to B2 to C1 levels)
You bring relevant experience from a similar role or have experience assisting individuals with disabilities
You have a solid understanding of London’s streets and neighborhoods, with confident navigation skills
You are comfortable working within a Union
You are comfortable starting in a part time role, working 12 to 24 hours per week, with the option to pick up additional shifts when available
You are eligible to work consistently for at least the next 12 months.

Your Schedule:

This opportunity is all about flexibility. Shifts typically fall within the following timeframes (these times are approximate and will vary based on specific shift details):

Day shifts typically begin between 6:00am and 9:00am and will end between 3:00pm and 5:00pm
Evening shifts typically begin between 3:00pm and 5:00pm and will end between 10:00pm and 12:00am
The para transit service runs 7 days a week including holidays. Shifts often are a mix of days, evenings, and weekends

Your location:

All shifts will begin and end at, 573 Admiral Court, London

Hourly Rate

The rate for this position will be $21.13 /hour

Apply now, your passengers are waiting!

Benefits

The Perks

We support the development, work-life balance and well-being of our employees
We build a supportive corporate culture that encourages diversity and enables our people to flourish.
We enable our employees to have a positive social impact by deploying sustainable mobility solutions.
We offer our employees opportunities to build their own experience within a local, global Group.

We offer comprehensive benefits packages for full-time employees with an Employee and Family Assistance Program, a great company perks program and an Employee Referral Bonus for all staff
We are an Award Winning company
As a subsidiary of Transdev, we provide opportunities for a rewarding career with a growing, global transportation provider
We focus on innovation and sustainable environmental initiatives

Candidates applying with a current valid work permit and requiring a licence upgrade, must have at least twelve months of remaining validityon the work permit at the time of application.

Voyago is committed to provide accommodation for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request of the internal or external applicant. If you require an accommodation due to a disability for an interview, please notify Human Resources directly to make appropriate arrangements when contacted for an interview.

Voyago Transdev’s Applicant Tracking System uses AI-assisted tools during the initial application and early screening stage.

We thank all applicants however only those under consideration will be contacted.

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