Bank Driver

Cygnet; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Coaching & appraisal

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee discounts

Job summary

Cygnet Long Eaton Day Services in Long Eaton, England, is seeking a Bank Driver to operate a 7-seater minibus on a casual, flexible basis. Shifts are ad-hoc to cover roughly 3 hours in the morning and/or 3 hours in the evening on a 7-day rota.

Applicants must be 21 or over, hold a full UK driving licence for at least 2 years, and be able to carry out pre- and post-trip checks, refuel, keep the vehicle clean, and report faults.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid UK driving licence with at least 2 years’ experience.
• Knowledge of the local area and ability to navigate using Sat Nav or maps.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Able to plan and keep to a schedule and work unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Drive a 7-seater minibus on an ad-hoc, casual basis.
• Cover shifts across a 7-day rota, ~3 hours morning and/or evening.
• Perform vehicle checks before and after trips; refuel and keep the vehicle clean.
• Report any faults or damage to the vehicle.

Skills

Valid UK driving licence

Local area knowledge

Sat Nav/Maps navigation

Schedule planning

Customer service

Communication skills

Organisation

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Cygnet Long Eaton Day Services specialises in supporting individuals with a primary diagnosis of a learning disability, in addition to those with complex health needs, physical disabilities and those with autism. We have a long history of enhancing the quality of life of the individuals who attend the service.

We are looking for a Bank Driver who is able to drive our 7 seater mini bus working on a casual/ flexible basis.

You will be offered shifts on an ad-hoc basis as and when required to cover 3 hours in the morning and/or 3 hours in the evening across a 7 day rota.

Please note: For Insurance purposes, applicants must be 21 years of age or over and have held a full UK driving license for at least 2 years.

You will also be responsible for ensuring the company vehicle used is refuelled and to check the vehicle before going out and after return, keeping it clean inside and out and reporting any faults/damage.

The post holder will need to demonstrate each of the following:

• Hold a valid UK driving D1 Licence with no more than 3 points
• Knowledge of the local area
• Able to navigate around an area using Sat Nav or maps
• Able to plan and keep to a schedule
• Willing to work unsupervised
• Good customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Excellent organization skills

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• £13.00 per hour (£14,56 per hour inclusive of 12% A/L entitlement)
• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount savings & “Cycle to Work” scheme

Each casual / bank shift constitutes a separate engagement and shall be deemed to be unconnected. Between periods of work there are no subsisting obligations on either party.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnet have been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

What next?

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.