Bank Driver

Cygnet Group; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Overtime opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Cygnet Long Eaton Day Service is looking for a Bank Driver to join our team. You will drive a 7‑seater minibus on a casual basis, covering shifts that fit a 3‑hour morning and/or 3‑hour evening slots on a 7-day rota.

Applicants must be 21+, hold a UK licence with ≤3 points, and be able to navigate using Sat Nav or maps. DBS check required; shifts are ad-hoc with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• 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 organisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive our 7 seater minibus on a casual/flexible basis.
• Cover shifts on an ad-hoc basis to cover mornings and/or evenings across a 7 day rota.
• Refuel the company vehicle and check it before going out and after return.
• Keep the vehicle clean inside and out and report faults/damage.

Skills

Local area knowledge

Navigation ability

Scheduling

Independent worker

Customer service

Communication

Organisation

Education

UK driving licence (D1) with ≤3 points

Tools

Sat Nav

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 Service 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
• 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.