Driver

Royal Voluntary Service; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization is seeking part-time Drivers in Shetland to provide essential transport services for clients. The role involves operating a wheelchair-accessible vehicle, supporting passengers with mobility needs, and adhering to safety standards. Candidates should possess a full driving license and good communication skills. This position offers a competitive hourly wage, training opportunities, and a chance to make a positive impact on lives and communities.

Benefits

26 days’ holiday (pro-rata) plus paid statutory bank holidays

2 paid volunteer days per year (pro-rata)

Ten weeks’ company sick pay after probation

Pension scheme

2× Salary Death in Service Benefit

Enhanced Family Leave schemes

Exclusive rewards website for discounts

24-hour doctor line and financial support

Confidential employee assistance program

Training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Understanding of wheelchair‑accessible vehicles and securing wheelchairs.
• Good geographical knowledge of Shetland and road networks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, reliable and timely transport services using a wheelchair‑accessible vehicle.
• Support passengers with mobility needs during boarding and exiting.
• Secure wheelchairs and mobility equipment according to guidelines.
• Support the Service Manager with performance targets and service delivery.
• Adhere to health and safety and safeguarding requirements.
• Complete mandatory training to maintain compliance.
• Carry out additional duties as required.

Skills

Full, current driving licence

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Job Description

Royal Voluntary Service has an opportunity for 2 Driver positions across Shetland. This is a part‑time, permanent role with a salary of £13.19 per hour (FTE £24,023 per annum).

About the Driver Role

The role is as a driver in the Shetland Community Transport Service. We provide transport for clients to hospital, GP appointments and social appointments such as lunch clubs.

As Our New Driver You Will Be Responsible For

• Providing transport for clients across Shetland using a wheelchair‑accessible vehicle.
• Ensuring wheelchair passengers are transferred safely and securely.
• Assisting the Service Manager to meet KPIs and keep the service running smoothly.
• Ensuring compliance with standards, policies and procedures such as Health and Safety, Infection Control.
• Safeguarding data protection and adult protection.

Location

Across Shetland.

Hours

25 hours per week: 8 am – 1 pm and 12:30 pm – 5:30 pm. Some flexibility will be required.

Job Requirements

Knowledge

• Understanding of wheelchair‑accessible vehicles and how to secure a wheelchair.
• Good geographical knowledge of Shetland and the road networks around major towns.

Skills

• Full, current driving licence.
• Excellent communication skills, putting people at ease quickly.

Experience

• Experience as a volunteer or understanding of the third sector would be an advantage.
• PVG membership required.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, reliable and timely transport services using a wheelchair‑accessible vehicle.
• Support passengers with mobility needs during boarding and exiting.
• Secure wheelchairs and mobility equipment correctly in line with guidelines.
• Support the Service Manager with performance targets, service delivery and continuous improvement.
• Adhere to organisational and statutory requirements, maintaining high standards of health and safety, infection prevention, data protection and adult safeguarding.
• Participate in mandatory training to maintain competence and compliance.
• Carry out additional duties as required.

Job Benefits

• Salary £13.19 per hour (FTE £24,023 per annum).
• 26 days’ holiday (pro‑rata) plus paid statutory bank holidays.
• 2 paid volunteer days per year (pro‑rata).
• Ten weeks’ company sick pay following successful completion of probation.
• A great pension scheme.
• 2× Salary Death in Service Benefit, subject to qualification.
• Enhanced Family Leave schemes.
• Access to an exclusive rewards website for discounts and cashback.
• 24‑hour doctor line, financial support with dental/optical and other therapies.
• Free confidential employee assistance programme with up to six face‑to‑face counselling sessions.
• Extensive online and on‑the‑job training.
• Opportunities for flexible working and career development.
• The chance to make a positive impact on lives, communities and society.

Apply

If you have the skills and experience to become our Driver, please apply today. The closing date is 19 January 2026, but we may close early.

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