Driver

Bupa; Northampton; On-site; GBP 35,818,000 - 44,083,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal with every shift

20 days + Bank Holidays

Company pension

Job summary

Richmond Northampton Village in Northampton is seeking a Driver to organise and deliver a reliable daily transport schedule for residents, including shopping trips, medical appointments and social activities, using company vehicles.

You will perform routine vehicle checks, ensure documentation is in order, lock vehicles, monitor fuel and MOT expiry dates, complete journey logs and report any defects with notes for follow-up.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required and experience in a customer-focused environment.
• First aid trained; DBS check required.
• Experience with wheelchair restraints and tail-lift is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Organise and deliver daily transport for residents, including shopping trips, appointments and activities.
• Carry out vehicle checks, keep logs, and ensure fuel and documentation are up to date.
• Report vehicle defects and monitor MOT expiry dates; ensure vehicles are secure.

Skills

Driving licence

Customer service

First aid

Wheelchair restraint

Tail-lift experience

Job description

Job Description:DriverRichmond Village, Bridge Meadow Way, Northampton, NN4 5EBSalary: £12.90 per hour & Paid breaksContract: PermanentFull time 40hrs per week & 50/50 job share consideredShifts:9-5pmWe 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:Full timeJob Area:Care Home - Facilities & Home SupportLocations:Richmond Northampton VillageReferral programme, Gym membership, Employee mentoring programme, Financial planning services, Health & wellbeing programme, Cycle to work scheme, Discounted or free food, Company pension, Additional leave, Paid volunteer time, Free flu jabs, Private dental insurance