Driver

Cygnet Group; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

£13.15 per hour

Part time contract with overtime

Regular coaching and appraisal

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Cygnet Long Eaton Day Services is seeking a driver to operate a 7-seater minibus on a part-time basis, split shifts (3 hours morning and 3 hours afternoon, Monday to Friday). Applicants must be 21+ with a full UK driving licence for at least 2 years and a D1 licence to drive the minibus.

You will fuel and check the vehicle before and after trips, keep it clean, report faults, and plan to meet schedules. DBS check will be required.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid UK driving D1 Licence with no more than 3 points.
• Knowledge of the local area and navigation via Sat Nav or maps.
• Able to plan and keep to a schedule; willing to work unsupervised.
• Good customer service, communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive 7-seater minibus on a part-time split shift, Mon-Fri.
• Carry out pre- and post-journey vehicle checks and refuelling.
• Keep vehicle clean inside and out; report faults or damage.
• Demonstrate reliable navigation and time-planning skills.

Skills

Valid UK D1 Licence

No more than 3 points

Knowledge of local area

Sat Nav / maps navigation

Schedule planning

Customer service

Excellent communication

Excellent organisation

Willing to work unsupervised

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around - there's no better feeling. It's what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Cygnet Long Eaton Day Servicesspecialises in supporting individuals with a primary diagnosis of a learning disability, in addition to those with complex health needs, physical disabilities and those with autism. We have a long history of enhancing the quality of life of the individuals who attend the service.

We are currently looking for a Driver,who is able to drive our 7 seater mini bus, working on a part time basis. This is a split shift contract, 3 hours in the morning and 3 hours in the afternoon, Monday- Friday.

Please note: For insurance purposes, applicants must be 21 years of age or over and have held a full UK driving license for at least 2 years. You also need to have a D1 licence to be able to drive the minibus.

You will also be responsible for ensuring the company vehicle used is refuelled and to check the vehicle before going out and after return, keeping it clean inside and out and reporting any faults/damage.

You will need to demonstrate each of the following:

• Hold a valid UK driving D1 Licence with no more than 3 points
• Knowledge of the local area
• Able to navigate around an area using Sat Nav or maps
• Able to plan and keep to a schedule
• Willing to work unsupervised
• Good customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Excellent organization skills

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you

• £13.15 per hour
• Part time contract with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnethave been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

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