Driver / Caretaker - Part Time

Birtenshaw; Bolton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A children's support organization is seeking a driver based in Bolton, UK, to transport children and young people. The role entails driving to various locations, ensuring vehicle safety and cleanliness, and setting up for events. Applicants must possess a full UK driving licence, including D1, for at least two years. This position is part-time, requiring 20 hours weekly during term time only, with a salary ranging from £24,587 to £25,412 pro rata. This is a vital role requiring commitment to safety and welfare.

Qualifications

• Must have held a full UK driving licence for a minimum of two years.
• D1 qualification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Drive children and young people to identified locations.
• Secure and lock buildings after activities.
• Observe Health and Safety regulations.
• Complete relevant paperwork regarding vehicles.
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicles.
• Setup rooms for events.
• Handle deliveries across sites.
• Assist in site cleaning and maintenance.

Skills

Full UK driving licence (manual)

D1 qualification

Job description

Job Advert

Birtenshaw are currently looking to recruit a driver to join the transport team. Our drivers are essential in transporting the children and young people that Birtenshaw supports to a variety of locations.

20 hours per week - school term time only (split shifts AM and PM)

Applicants must have held a full UK driving licence (manual), including D1, for a minimum of two years.

Salary: £24,587 - £25,412 per annum, pro rata (£12.74 - £13.17 per hour).

Main Responsibilities

• To support Birtenshaw by driving children and young people to identified locations using one of the organisations vehicles
• To secure and lock Birtenshaw buildings from time to time following evening or weekend activities
• To observe and promote Health and Safety at all times when conveying young people and driving the organisations vehicles
• To adhere to all DVLA Regulations and legal requirements
• To complete all relevant paper work regarding maintenance and safety issues of the vehicles
• To ensure Vehicles are kept clean and tidy and to a high standard
• To setup rooms for training events, meetings and school activities
• To collect and distribute deliveries across Birtenshaw Sites
• To contribute towards cleaning and site maintenance

Birtenshaw is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Appointable candidates will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre‑employment checks where applicable.

Closing Date: 07/01/26 at 9am.