Casual Mini-Bus Driver

Fulham Football Club Foundation; London Borough of Wandsworth; Presencial; GBP 17.000 - 24.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Fulham Football Club Foundation is seeking a Casual Mini-Bus Driver to deliver a safe, reliable transport service for the Football & Education Programme. This zero-hour role primarily covers Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, with occasional Monday/Friday shifts, typically 9am–5pm, during term time.

The successful candidate will hold D1 entitlement, have minibus experience, and possess an up-to-date DBS check plus FA Safeguarding and First Aid Training. Salary is £15 per hour.

Formación

• Must hold a full, clean UK driving licence with D1 entitlement to drive the minibus.
• Experience driving a minibus and transporting passengers in a professional setting is essential.
• Must hold an up-to-date DBS check and complete FA Safeguarding and First Aid Training.

Responsabilidades

• Safely transport Football & Education participants and staff to and from fixtures, training sessions and events.
• Plan journeys effectively, allowing time for traffic and delays.
• Complete pre-use vehicle safety checks and report defects.
• Maintain D1 entitlement and comply with DVLA checks as part of fleet policy.
• Ensure passengers wear seatbelts and follow safety procedures.

Conocimientos

Reliability

Punctuality

Communication

Flexibility

Educación

D1 entitlement

FA Safeguarding

First Aid Training

Herramientas

Driver CPC

Descripción del empleo

Organisation Fulham Football Club Foundation Salary 15 Location South West London Contract type (Part time) Closing date 30 November 2026 Job Description Fulham FC Foundation are currently seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed person to take up the position of Casual Mini-Bus Driver for the Foundation.

Reporting directly to our Football & Education Head Coaches the Casual Mini-Bus Driver is responsible for providing a safe, reliable and professional driving service for the Foundation’s Football & Education Programme. The successful candidate will be responsible for transporting our Football & Education teams safely to and from fixtures, competitions, training sessions and other programme-related activities. The role will require you to drive a 17-seater or larger minibus.

This is a zero-hour contract with no guaranteed hours or working times, with work being offered based on the programme’s fixtures and activity schedule. The majority of these journeys will take place on Tuesday’s, Wednesday’s and Thursday’s. There may also be occasional requirements on Mondays and Fridays, depending on the fixture schedule. Most of these hours will be during the working day (9am – 5pm) however with some longer away games you may be required outside of these times. Therefore, flexibility is required for the role with some work being offered at relatively short notice. These hours will also predominantly take place during term time, with only the occasional need for drivers during the school holiday.

The successful candidate will be someone who holds a D1 entitlement on their driving licence, has experience driving a minibus, and would be comfortable working with young people. You will also be required to hold an up-to-date DBS check and complete your FA Safeguarding and First Aid Training.

Salary Range: £15ph

Next steps: If successful, you will join a vibrant team who are passionate about achieving the organisation's vision of “an active, inclusive and thriving community”, and you’ll have the opportunity to build on your existing skills through a variety of training and development opportunities and experiences.

*This job description should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of areas of activity and responsibility and will be amended in the light of the changing needs of the organisation.

Essential:

Experience:

• Proven experience of driving a minibus, ideally a 17-seater or larger vehicle.
• Experience transporting passengers in a professional or organised setting.
• Planning journeys effectively, allowing sufficient time to account for traffic and potential delays.

Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications:

• A full, clean UK driving licence with D1 entitlement to legally drive the required minibus.
• A good understanding of UK road safety and relevant driving regulations.
• The ability to work independently and manage journeys effectively.

Personal Qualities:

• Excellent reliability, punctuality and timekeeping.
• Good communication skills and a professional manner.
• A flexible approach to working hours and availability.
• The ability to work appropriately and professionally around young people.

Preferred:

Experience:

• Previous experience working within football, sport, education, charity or youth programmes.
• Previous experience transporting young people or students.

Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications:

• FA First Aid & Safeguarding
• Ability to interact with others in a positive manner
• Strong understanding of the local area
• Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)

Safely transport Football & Education participants and staff to and from fixtures, training sessions, competitions and other programme activities.

Plan journeys effectively, allowing sufficient time to account for traffic and potential delays.

Complete pre-use vehicle safety checks before each journey and report any defects immediately.

Maintain a valid D1 entitlement and cooperate with periodic DVLA licence checks as part of the Club's fleet compliance process.

Ensure all passengers follow appropriate safety procedures, including the use of seatbelts.

Follow all relevant road traffic legislation, and internal policies and procedures, such as (but not limited to) our fuel card and vehicle usage procedures.

Comply with the Club's Fleet Policy and all vehicle-related procedures.

Ensure vehicles are returned in a clean, tidy and roadworthy condition, with keys returned in line with Club procedures.

Communicate effectively with Football & Education staff regarding collection times, destinations, delays and any issues arising during journeys.

Report any accidents, incidents, damages, defects, near misses, or safeguarding concerns in accordance with organisational procedures.

Always represent Fulham Football Club and Fulham FC Foundation to a high standard in line with club values at all times.