Club Minibus Driver

Barnsley Football Club; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Queens Park Rangers Football Club is seeking a part-time Transport Assistant to provide safe, reliable carpooling and matchday transport for staff, players and academy scholars. You will manage vehicle checks, support local pickups from hubs, and assist with kit handling on matchdays, while upholding safeguarding policies and driving minibuses up to 16 passengers.

Flexible shifts across Monday to Sunday, approximately 10-20 hours per week, with a professional, detail-focused approach and a

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence.
• Experience driving minibuses up to 16 passengers.
• Experience transporting minors/school-age children.
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies.
• D1 entitlement holder is preferred.
• BFAS or IFAiF certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a reliable carpooling service for staff and players.
• Collect and transport Academy Scholars between local locations.
• Transport staff and players to away venues and support matchday logistics.
• Carry out daily pickup/returns to local hubs and player accommodation.
• Carry out vehicle checks (oil, water, tyres, electrics) and report issues.
• Keep club vehicles clean, tidy and roadworthy.
• Assist with transport of kit and equipment on matchdays.

Skills

Professional attitude

Organisational skills

Time management

Team player

Empathy

Hardworking

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Feedback-oriented

Education

BFAS/IFAiF certificate

D1 entitlement

Tools

Minibus up to 16 seats

Job description

Hours: Flexible, shift patterns across Monday to Sunday (approx. 10-20 hours per week)

Job Purpose

To provide a safe, reliable and punctual transport service for Club staff, players and Academy Scholars, supporting daily operations at the TSG Elite Training and Performance Centre and matchday logistics across the Women's and Academy teams.

Key Responsibilities

Transport

• Provide a reliable carpooling service from local hubs, safely transporting staff and players to and from the TSG Elite Training and Performance Centre.
• Collect and transport Academy Scholars between local accommodation and the TSG Elite Training and Performance Centre.
• Safely transport staff and players to away venues, supporting matchday logistics for the Women's and Academy teams.
• Carry out daily routine pick-ups and returns to local player accommodation and transport hubs, and other journeys as requested.

Vehicle Management

• Carry out regular checks on Club vehicles, including but not limited to oil, water, tyres, electrics and defects, and report any issues promptly.- Keep Club vehicles clean, tidy and roadworthy at all times.

Matchday Support

• Take responsibility for the transport and handling of kit and equipment on matchdays, as requested.

About The Candidate

• Clean and valid UK driving licence.
• Experience of driving minibuses of up to 16 passengers.
• Experience of driving minors / school-age children.
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Non-restricted D1 category entitlement.
• FA Basic First Aid for Sport (BFAS) or Introduction to First Aid in Football (IFAiF) certificate.

Skills and Attributes

• A professional, "can do" attitude.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• A team player who is loyal and committed.
• Empathy with young people and the challenges they face.
• Hardworking and enthusiastic.
• Meticulous attention to detail and takes responsibility for delivering high-quality work.
• Personally committed to achieving agreed objectives.
• Receptive to feedback on own behaviour, strengths and areas for improvement.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality.

About The Club

Safeguarding

At QPR we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. As such every academy staff member will be a safeguarding champion by creating a safe environment, listening to children and challenging and reporting concerns. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.

General

As a small, tight-knit team, Queens Park Rangers Football Club recognises the importance of personal development and team spirit in achieving its objectives. This job description is a guide to the main responsibilities of the role and is not intended to restrict the postholder from carrying out other reasonable duties as required by the Club.