Bank Driver

CYGNET; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Overtime opportunities

Regular coaching & appraisal

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee discounts

Job summary

Cygnet Long Eaton Day Services in Nottingham is seeking a Bank Driver to support transport for service users. You will drive a 7-seater minibus on a casual, ad-hoc basis across a 7-day rota, ensuring vehicle safety and cleanliness.

Applicants must be 21+ with a full UK licence (D1) for at least 2 years, able to navigate locally, and provide excellent customer service and communications. Flexible hours, with overtime opportunities and DBS checks will apply.

Qualifications

• Valid UK D1 driving license with no more than 3 points.
• Knowledge of the local area.
• Able to navigate using Sat Nav or maps.
• Able to plan and keep to a schedule.
• Willing to work unsupervised.
• Good customer service skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive a 7-seater minibus on ad-hoc shifts.
• Refuel and check the vehicle before going out and after return; keep it clean inside and out; report faults/damage.
• Ensure safety and smooth operation of transport for service users.

Skills

D1 driving license

2+ years driving experience

Navigation & maps

Time management

Customer service

Communication skills

Organization

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 pointsKnowledge of the local areaAble to navigate around an area using Sat Nav or mapsAble to plan and keep to a scheduleWilling to work unsupervisedGood customer service skillsExcellent communication skills both verbal and written.Excellent organization skillsWhy 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 overtimeRegular coaching & appraisalExpert supervision & peer supportEmployee discount savings & “Cycle to Work” schemeEach 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.Click the button to apply