Contingency Driver – Term-Time, Flexible Routes

Kinect Services; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining bonus

Term-time-only working

Full induction and ongoing training

Support from Operations Team

Opportunity to develop within growing,

Job summary

Kinect Services in Essex is seeking contingency drivers to provide safe, reliable transport for children and vulnerable adults across our local authority contracts. This role is not a fixed daily route; you will be deployed on short notice to cover absences and disruptions.

You will work up to 30 hours per week during term-time, with eligibility for a joining bonus if you already hold a relevant local authority licence. A full DBS check is required or willingness to complete.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence and be eligible to drive school transport.
• Enhanced DBS check completed or willingness to obtain.
• Term-time-only availability and flexible deployment are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and reliable transport for children and vulnerable adults.
• Cover planned and unplanned driver absences.
• Drive different routes across the operational area.
• Respond to frequent and short-notice changes calmly.
• Work closely with Operations Team and follow updated instructions.
• Maintain high safeguarding, professionalism and punctuality.
• Complete vehicle checks and meet company compliance.
• Travel within allocated area and use company systems for routes.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Calm under pressure

Excellent communication

Reliability and punctuality

Job description

Kinect Services in Essex is seeking contingency drivers to provide safe, reliable transport for children and vulnerable adults across our local authority contracts. This role is not a fixed daily route; you will be deployed on short notice to cover absences and disruptions.

You will work up to 30 hours per week during term-time, with eligibility for a joining bonus if you already hold a relevant local authority licence. A full DBS check is required or willingness to complete.