Driver/Caretaker (Rowan Court)

Hollybank Trust; Holmfirth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite cafe

Discount portal

Life insurance

Enhanced pension

Annual leave

Overtime rates

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Hollybank Trust seeks a reliable Driver/Caretaker for our Holmfirth site. This full-time role blends transport duties with general maintenance and caretaking to keep our service running smoothly.

You will drive service users and staff, perform daily vehicle checks, and handle basic maintenance tasks while coordinating site access and contractor work. A UK driving licence and practical DIY skills are essential, with at least six months of UK work experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence (appropriate category)
• Good driving record and confident driving ability
• Basic practical skills in maintenance and DIY tasks
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of health & safety practices

Responsibilities

• Driving Duties: Safely transport service users, staff, and visitors as required
• Drive journeys efficiently and plan routes
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and keep vehicles clean and roadworthy
• Report vehicle defects or incidents promptly
• Assist passengers with boarding, seating and exiting safely
• Adhere to road safety regulations and policies
• Caretaking & Maintenance Duties: Perform basic maintenance tasks (e.g. minor repairs, decorating)
• Keep buildings and grounds clean, safe and well maintained
• Conduct routine health & safety checks and report hazards or faults
• Assist with moving and handling furniture and equipment
• Oversee external contractors and site access as needed
• Maintain stock of maintenance supplies and equipment

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Good driving record

DIY skills

Time management

Communication skills

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for a reliable, proactive and flexible Driver / Caretaker to join our team. This is a varied and rewarding role combining transport duties with general maintenance and caretaking responsibilities, supporting the smooth day-to-day running of our service.

Role: Driver/Caretaker

Hours: Full-time

Location: Holmfirth (HD9 3TQ)

Salary: £12.74/hr

Unfortunately, we are not able to offer sponsorship to work in the UK, and we do ask that you have at least 6 months of UK based work experience in any sector.

All successful candidates will be subject to a DVLA check.

Key Responsibilities

Driving Duties

• Safely transport service users, staff, and visitors as required
• Ensure all journeys are planned efficiently and carried out in a timely manner
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and ensure vehicles are clean, roadworthy, and well maintained
• Report any vehicle defects or incidents promptly
• Support passengers with boarding, seating and exiting vehicles in a safe and respectful manner
• Adhere to all road safety regulations and organisational policies

Caretaking & Maintenance Duties

• Carry out basic maintenance tasks (e.g. minor repairs, decorating, furniture assembly)
• Ensure the building, grounds and facilities are clean, safe and well maintained
• Conduct routine health & safety checks and report hazards or faults
• Support with moving and handling furniture and equipment as required
• Oversee external contractors and assist with site access where needed
• Maintain stock of maintenance supplies and equipment

Person Specification – Essential

• Full UK driving licence (appropriate category for required vehicles)
• Good driving record and confident driving ability
• Basic practical skills in maintenance and DIY tasks
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of health & safety practices

What We Offer

• Onsite food and coffee shop (Mirfield site only).
• Discount and reward portal.
• Full employee assistance program.
• Access to workplace Mental Health First aiders.
• Life insurance style benefit.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• A funded DBS (initial DBS only).
• Access To Nationally Recognised Qualifications.
• Quarterly coffee mornings and annual celebration days.
• Staff recognition awards.
• Early access to wages through the LevelPay app.
• Annual leave that rises with your length of service.
• Enhanced pay rates for overtime and bank holidays.
• Dedicated wellbeing support, and access to departmental wellbeing activities.
• Enhanced pension scheme.

Hollybank Trust is committed to Safeguarding vulnerable people, and our Safer Recruitment process requires all employees to have an Enhanced DBS check and reference checks in line with our Recruitment & Selection policy.

We will pay for your initial DBS check, unless you have a portable DBS, however, if the candidate leaves voluntarily within the first 12 months, £58.90 will be deducted from your final salary payment.