Driver

Hartpury University and Hartpury College; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Wellbeing support

LGPS pension

Employee discounts

Onsite fitness facilities

CPD support

Flexible working

Maternity/Adoption/Paternity leave

EV Salary Sacrifice

Campus events access

Free shuttle bus

Job summary

Hartpury University and Hartpury College is seeking a dedicated Transport Driver to safely shuttle students to and from designated collection points on a permanent basis, following morning and evening timetables.

You will hold a full clean D1/PCV licence with Driver CPC, have safeguarding awareness in an educational setting, and prior passenger transport experience, delivering reliable, punctual service with high safety standards.

Qualifications

• Full, clean driving licence with D1 and PCV entitlement.
• Valid Driver CPC card.
• Good understanding of safeguarding in education.
• Experience in a similar driving or passenger transport role.
• Commitment to safety and welfare of passengers.
• Excellent reliability, punctuality and time management.
• Professional and approachable manner when interacting with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport students to and from designated collection points, following timetables for morning and evening routes.
• Ensure the safety, comfort and wellbeing of all passengers at all times.
• Conduct routine vehicle inspections and report issues; perform basic maintenance as required.
• Maintain vehicles to high standards of cleanliness and roadworthiness.
• Report defects, faults, incidents and accidents to the relevant transport or maintenance personnel.
• Refuel vehicles as required and ensure readiness for operation.
• Act as a professional ambassador for the organisation in branded vehicles.

Skills

D1/PCV licence

Driver CPC

Safeguarding awareness

Passenger transport experience

Reliability & punctuality

Professional & approachable

Job description

£14,685 - £15,608 per annum Between approximately 6.30am and 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, 37 weeks per year Permanent

About the Role

• Safely transport students to and from designated collection points, adhering to agreed timetables for morning and evening routes.
• Ensure the safety, comfort, and wellbeing of all passengers at all times.
• Conduct routine daily and weekly vehicle inspections, reporting any issues and carrying out basic maintenance as required.
• Maintain vehicles to a high standard of cleanliness and roadworthiness, both internally and externally.
• Promptly report vehicle defects, faults, incidents, and accidents to the appropriate transport or maintenance personnel.
• Refuel vehicles as required and ensure they are ready for operational use.
• Act as a positive ambassador for the organisation, maintaining a professional image and excellent standards of conduct while operating branded vehicles.

About You

• Hold a full, clean driving licence with D1 and PCV entitlement.
• Possess a valid Driver CPC card (training can be provided if required).
• Demonstrate a good understanding of safeguarding and its importance within an educational environment.
• Have experience in a similar driving or passenger transport role.
• Be committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and passenger welfare.
• Have excellent reliability, punctuality, and time management skills.
• Display a professional and approachable manner when interacting with students, colleagues, and members of the public.

We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous pension scheme Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Employee Discounts Scheme
• Onsite fitness facilities
• Support for continuous professional development
• Flexible working opportunities available
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme, launching in 2026
• Free entry to seasonal events on campus
• Access to a free shuttle bus (Gloucester routes)

About Us

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas. Our passionate, innovative business culture and strong support networks make Hartpury an exceptional place to develop professionally and progress your career. At Hartpury, we’re committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace – a place where we can all be ourselves and everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively welcome applications from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities and disabled candidates. We offer an interview to any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria for the role. We’ll also ensure fair treatment and provide reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process for anyone who needs them. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.