Minibus Driver

Norse Group; Norwich; On-site; GBP 13,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading transport service provider in Norwich is seeking a Casual Minibus Driver to support vulnerable children and adults during their journeys. This role involves providing a caring and tailored service and may include physical tasks such as lifting items. The position is on a casual basis with shifts between Monday and Friday. Applicants must hold a clean driving licence with D1 entitlement. Competitive pay of £12.26 per hour and benefits such as 20 days leave and pension scheme are offered.

Benefits

£25,500.80 Pro Rata based on a 40-hour week

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension & Sickness scheme

Local partnerships and discounts

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must hold a full, clean driving licence with category D1 entitlement.
• Good geographical knowledge of the local area is required.
• Experience driving passenger carrying vehicles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Transport vulnerable children and adults to their destinations.
• Build relationships with clients and provide tailored service.
• Carry out physical tasks such as lifting wheelchairs.

Skills

Geographical knowledge of local area

Experience driving passenger carrying vehicles

Supportive and caring attitude

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

Full, clean driving licence with category D1 entitlement

Job description

Casual Minibus Driver required in Norwich

£12.26 per hour

Casual basis

Norse Transport Division are currently seeking an experienced Minibus Driver to work at our Depot based in Norwich at Fifers Lane. You will work alongside the Passenger Assistant to transport our vulnerable children and adults to and from their destinations, supporting their wellbeing, providing a caring tailored service and ensuring a successful journey. We require Casual Minibus drivers to cover staff sickness and absences.

The role

As the Minibus Driver you will be responsible for playing a vital role in supporting our vulnerable children and adults in their journey. This is an essential service we operate across Norfolk. You will have hands on experience building relationships with our clients providing a caring tailored service to the local community. This can be a physical role as you will sometimes be required to carry out physical tasks such as lifting wheelchairs or securing items in the vehicle using ratchet straps.

This position is being offered on a casual basis, shifts will be between Monday and Friday and will include a Morning and Afternoon shift each working day, in line with School drop off and pick up times.

Applicants must hold a full, clean driving licence with category D1 entitlement.

Our Successful Candidate:

• Good geographical knowledge of local area
• Previous experience of driving passenger carrying vehicles
• Supportive and caring attitude
• Ability to work as part of a team

We Offer:

Alongside a fantastic opportunity to join an excellent rewarding working team we offer:

• £25,500.80 Pro Rata (based on a 40-hour working week)
• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Pension & Sickness scheme
• A number of local partnerships and discounts
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

An enhanced DBS check will be carried out on the successful applicant. Payment of this will be met by the employer.

Please read the job description and person specification before applying.

We are committed to employment practices and behaviours which encourage diversity, promote equality of treatment and eliminate unlawful and or unfair discrimination.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications. If you have not been contacted within two weeks of the date you apply, please assume that your application has not been successful and will not be progressed to the next stage.