AN EMPLOYMENT advisor has raised concerns after learning how colleagues of a disabled Arriva Customer Care Supervisor fear for the future of his job.

Arriva Customer Care Supervisor Geoff Evans' position is under review - because he does not have a Passenger Carrying Vehicle Licence, despite not needing one for his current job.

The 49-year-old, of Higher Marston, helps with driver and passenger enquiries from the Market Place terminus, in Northwich.

But Geoff, who stopped driving buses last March because of a back condition, is shortly expected to go into discussions with bosses.

Arriva spokesman Tony Hart said that the company is reviewing the loss of Geoff's licence and that "employees in particular jobs should have a licence".

But Bob Naylor, of Personnel Advisory Services, said: "This raises questions dealt with by the Disability Discrimination Act.

"An employer is required to make reasonable adjustments in the workplace in order for such an employee to continue in employment.

"If Mr Evans has been doing his current job for several months without a PCV licence, then the question must be raised, 'Why does he need one now?'."

Geoff, who has worked for the bus service for 13 years, is also being supported by his colleagues who hope to organise a petition to be signed by passengers.

Arriva spokesman Tony Hart refused to comment further on the matter.

But he previously told the Guardian: "Geoff is a valued member of staff and we will be looking at all possible options of employment."