Driver / Caretaker (Part Time) - Merseyside

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

Job summary

A children support organization in Ellesmere Port is seeking a Driver to transport children and young people to various locations. The role requires a full UK driving license (manual) with D1 for a minimum of two years. Responsibilities include driving safely, ensuring vehicle cleanliness, and compliance with health and safety regulations. Working hours are 20 hours per week during school term time only, offering a salary range of £24,587 - £25,412 per annum, pro rata. Closing date for applications is 28/11/25 at 9am.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence (manual) with D1 for at least two years.

Responsibilities

• Drive children to identified locations safely.
• Secure and lock Birtenshaw buildings after events.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of vehicles.
• Complete maintenance and safety paperwork.

Skills

Driving children and young people

Health and Safety awareness

Manual driving license

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.

Working Hours

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

Salary

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

Responsibilities

• To support Birtenshaw by driving children and young people to identified locations using one of the organisation's 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 set up rooms for training events, meetings and school activities
• To collect and distribute deliveries across Birtenshaw Sites
• To contribute towards cleaning and site maintenance

Requirements

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

Additional Information

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 which can be viewed here.

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: 28/11/25 at 9am