Driver

Bupa; Ash Green; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal with every shift

20 days + Bank Holidays

Pension plans

Wagestream – early wage access

Private dental insurance

Job summary

Bupa is hiring a Driver at Richmond Village Bede in the UK. The role involves organising daily transport for residents and providing scheduled trips to shops, medical appointments, and social activities.

A full, clean UK driving licence and DBS check are required, with first aid training a plus. The position offers permanent, part-time hours across a flexible schedule with paid breaks, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full, clean UK driving licence.
• Experience in a customer-focused environment preferred.
• First aid training is a bonus; DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Organise and manage daily transport schedules for residents.
• Provide scheduled and on-demand trips (shopping, appointments, activities).
• Deliver and collect items using company vehicles; perform journey logs.
• Carry out routine vehicle checks and ensure documentation, fuel and cleanliness.
• Monitor tax and MOT expiry dates and report any defects.
• Ensure vehicles are secured and alarms activated when parked.

Skills

Driving licence

Customer service

Polite & courteous

Flexible

First aid (advantage)

Job description

Job Description:DriverRichmond Village Bede,Hospital Lane, CV12 0PBSalary: £12.90 per hour & Paid breaksContract: PermanentFull time 20hrs per weekShifts:Week 1: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 8:00am - 12:00pm; Tuesday: 11:00am - 3:00pmWeek 2: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm; Tuesday: 11:00am - 3:00pmWe make health happenHere at Bupa we support those when they need it the most. Richmond Villages are our retirement village provider. They deliver person-centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives.You can count on a thorough induction when you start to help you settle into your new role followed by ongoing training and development including access to apprenticeships. This also includes access to our online portal which has a variety of resources to aid personal development & free access LinkedIn's online learning platform.As a Driver, you'll organise and facilitate a daily transport schedule that meets the needs of residents within the village, providing scheduled and on-demand trips such as shopping trips, places of interest and medical appointments.You'll help us make health happen by:Collecting and delivering items of equipment to and from the village as required using company vehiclesCarrying out scheduled checks on company vehicles, ensuring all documentation is in order and that vehicles are cleaned and have an adequate supply of fuelReporting any vehicle defects and investigating and documenting the findings as requiredCompleting journey logs after each use and monitoring Tax and MOT expiry dates, informing the Administrator near due datesEnsuring vehicles are locked and that alarms are activated when parkingKey Skills / Qualifications needed for this role:As a Driver, it's essential that you hold a full, clean UK driving licence and have experience in a customer focused environment. You're polite and courteous with a can-do approach to your work. Flexible and adaptable, you're a skilled and responsible driver that has an ability to build a trusting relationship with people. First aid trained with previous experience driving groups of people, using wheelchair restraint systems and vehicle tail-lifts would be advantageous.Because we care for vulnerable people, we'll need you to complete a DBS check as part of the recruitment process. Bupa will cover the cost of this (£40).BenefitsOur benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health - from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:My Healthcare - Quick, easy access to support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues, including remote GP, physiotherapy, and mental health support - all available from one phone number 24/7.Annual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350Free meal with every shiftHolidays - 20 days + Bank HolidaysLong Service - For every milestone at Bupa we will reward you with ecards, extra holidays and money!Interest- free annual travel Loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season tickets.Wagestream - Have early access up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes.We offer a range of Bupa pension plans - Find out more on our career siteParental Leave - We have schemes for adoption, birth parents and co parents - Find out more on our career siteMenopause Plan - Specifically designed to empower women to seek advice, choose their treatment and take control of their health.Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UKWe offer a sick pay scheme to our frontline teams, as an addition to statutory sick pay, to help provide some reassurance and financial support during longer absences.Why Bupa?We're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.We encourage all our people to ”Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.Time Type:Part timeJob Area:Care Home - Facilities & Home SupportLocations:Richmond Bede VillagePrivate dental insurance, Cycle to work scheme, Health & wellbeing programme, Company pension, Employee mentoring programme, Free flu jabs, Discounted or free food, Additional leave, Gym membership, Financial planning services, Referral programme, Paid volunteer time