Driver

Hampshire County Council; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Eastleigh is seeking a dedicated Driver. This role involves safely transporting passengers using a minibus during split shifts. Candidates must possess a current full driver's licence with a Category D1 code. The position emphasizes reliability and compassion while ensuring a comfortable and dignified experience for passengers. Comprehensive training and a supportive work environment are provided. Enjoy competitive benefits and access to wellness programs.

Benefits

Comprehensive training including on-the-job support

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Occupational sick pay

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Must hold a current full driver's licence.
• Reliability and commitment to provide professional service.
• Physically able to assist passengers, including those in wheelchairs.
• Sensitive to individual needs and able to adapt communication style.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport passengers using a minibus.
• Provide a warm welcome to passengers.
• Ensure passengers have a comfortable and safe journey.
• Treat all individuals with dignity and respect.
• Demonstrate patience, compassion, and empathy.

Skills

Current full driver’s licence with a Category D1 code

Reliability

Ability to assist passengers with mobility issues

Understanding individual needs

Job description

Job Reference: HCC621665
Salary Range: £24,796 - £25,128 pro-rata, per annum (actual salary £16,754 - £16,979 per annum)
Work Location: Hexagon Centre, Eastleigh
Hours per week: 25
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 29 December 2025
Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

The Role:

Joining our team at the Hexagon Centre as a Driver, you’ll work a split shift from 7.30am - 10.00 am and 3.00pm - 5.30pm Monday - Friday, safely transporting passengers between different locations, using our minibus.

What you’ll do:

• Play a key role in enabling the people who use our services, to access a variety of personalised and meaningful activities.
• Provide a warm welcome and friendly face to passengers.
• Ensure passengers have a comfortable and safe journey at all times.
• Treat all individuals with dignity and respect.
• Demonstrate core values of patience, compassion and empathy, even in challenging situations.

What we’re looking for:

• A current full driver’s licence with a Category D1 code (or equivalent). You’ll undertake MIDAS (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme) training once in the role, if you haven’t already completed this.
• Reliability and commitment to provide a professional and punctual service.
• Physically able to assist passengers with mobility issues, including those using wheelchairs.
• Understanding and sensitive to individual needs and able to adapt communication style as needed.

Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the Driver role, team and our values. The section ‘About you’ explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application.

Why join us?

• Receive comprehensive training, including on-the-job training on routes and responsibilities.
• Gain satisfaction from building relationships with passengers and enabling them to engage in meaningful activities.
• Commitment to your continued personal development.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information here.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Courier, Chauffeur, Taxi Driver, Minicab, LGV, PCO, HGV, Patient Transport, Transport, Tanker Driver, Delivery Driver, Security Driver, Food Delivery, 7.5 Tonne, Private Hire, Driving Instructor, Bus Driver, Delivery Driver, Recovery Driver, Uber Driver & Minibus Driver.

Driving Requirements

You will be required to drive a Council vehicle and must hold a current full driver's licence.

Values Based Recruitment

We recruit for attitudes and values in Adults’ Health and Care. We invite you to evidence how you demonstrate our 5 core values in your application. For more information on our values, please refer to the candidate pack.

Additional Information:

Driver Candidate Pack

Vetting Requirements:

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

For general enquiries, please contact [e-mail]
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Tim Allcock, Team Leader on [e-mail]