The HATS Group is the UK’s foremost private healthcare provider, excelling in patient-centric transport services with an ’Outstanding’ rating for Responsiveness from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The CQC were established under the Health and Social Care Act 2008 as an independent regulator. The CQC is responsible for the registration, inspection and monitoring of health and social care providers. HATS Group are a provider of Private Ambulances, and this is an activity regulated by the CQC.
HATS Group are also regulated by Local Authorities for services delivered under SEND. HATS Group is recognized for professionalism, excellence, and a fleet of over 800 vehicles, we support various public and private healthcare institutions, delivering over 2,000,000 passenger movements annually.
We have an opportunity for a Private Hire Company Driver to join our team.
Job purpose: A Private hire company driver is responsible for driving a passenger-carrying vehicle and providing good customer service and a safe and comfortable journey throughout the network of HATS home-to-school services.
Job Title: Private Hire Company Driver
Department: Special Educational Needs
Reports to: Controller
Pay Structure: Paid an Hourly Rate
Position in Organisation Chart: Team Leader > Controller > Private Hire Company Bus Driver

ABOUT US

The HATS Group is the UK’s leading private provider of Patient Transport, Mental Health, Home to Schools for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Transport Services and Private Passenger Hire Services, with an enviable reputation for professionalism and service excellence.
Led by a dedicated and highly experienced senior management team and supported by a highly skilled operations and compliance team, HATS are the partner of choice for many, providing over 2,000,000 passenger movements every year.
Expertly trained staff and caring teams, successfully deliver high quality, passenger focused transport solutions and with a fleet of over 800 vehicles The HATS Group supports the NHS, CCGS, Mental Health Trusts, Local Authorities and a range of other Public Sector bodies and Private Medical Institutions.
We are incredibly proud that our last Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection, which took place during 2020 rated us as ‘Good’ Overall and ‘Outstanding’ for Responsiveness.

WHY JOIN HATS?

Are you passionate about healthcare? Do you enjoy helping others?
If you answered yes – then why not get in touch today: we’d love to hear from you. As one of the UK’s fastest growing independent healthcare transport providers, we are always looking for passionate and skilled individuals to join our dedicated team of paramedics, technicians, drivers, passenger care and customer service assistants as well as a range of many more exciting positions and opportunities.
At HATS we support the London Living Wage (LLW) and have signed up to HM Governments Disability Confident Employer Scheme – a scheme developed by employers and disabled people’s representatives, that aims to maximise the opportunities for disabled people.HATS is a fast growing business that is creating new opportunities across the UK for many people.
We have in the past 12 months starting operating in Manchester, Birmingham and Luton as well as winning new contracts in London. We need people who can work at pace and are not phased by big projects and tight deadlines. You will need to be able to be hands on when the need arises.

MAIN DUTIES:

• Ensure safety and wellbeing of clients throughout the journey and handover.
• To ensure that the high visibility PPE is always worn in vehicle movement areas.
• To ensure that speed limits are observed within bus depots and school premises.

To check the condition of the vehicle prior to commencing service by.

• carrying out the safety walk round check.
• ensuring that any defect in the vehicle or equipment is reported as soon as possible to the right person.
• completing the Vehicle Defect Card or entering the defect on the electronic ticket machine (depending on location)
• ensuring that the vehicle is clean and tidy before starting service.
• To comply with the laws and company regulations regarding the use of mobile phones, smoking in company vehicles and the use of prohibited equipment (such as games consoles) whilst on duty.
• To be responsible for the health, safety, security, welfare, environmental and fire safety arrangements for yourself, customers, and colleagues.
• This must include attendance at safety briefings and training as required.
• To ensure all safety accidents/incidents are reported using the company’s reporting procedure.
• To ensure a full understanding of emergency and evacuation plans.
• To ensure your bus cab area is always kept in a safe and tidy condition
• To always provide a high standard of customer service
• To always provide a high standard of customer service.
• To give customers on the bus any information that may help them during their journey. Examples would be informing customers of road closures and diversions.
• To always behave in a friendly and professional way to customers and colleagues.
• To recognize and assist with the additional needs of children and vulnerable adults, the elderly, infirm or disabled.
• To drive the Company’s vehicles in a safe, legal, and professional way.
• To drive to the set timetable, not running early or late, when it is safe to do so.
• To keep up to date with road closures, diversions or special events which may affect the service. This is done by reading notices, attending briefings, listening to instructions of your Supervisors.
• To ensure that a valid driving licence and Person PCO Licence is held at all times and is availble for inspection by a member on staff of the Company.