Driver/Caretaker (Willow Court)

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Battyeford; On-site; GBP 31,685,000 - 33,062,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite food and coffee shop

Life insurance style benefit

Enhanced pension scheme

DBS check paid by us

Job summary

Hollybank Trust seeks a reliable Driver/Caretaker to join Willow Court at Mirfield. The role blends transport duties with maintenance and caretaking, ensuring safe transport and a clean, safe environment for residents and staff.

The position requires a full UK driving licence, a good driving record, and the ability to work independently. Sponsorship is not offered; DBS checks and safeguarding protocols are in place for all employees.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence
• Good driving record
• Basic practical skills in maintenance
• Ability to work independently
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of health & safety practices

Responsibilities

• Safely transport service users, staff, and visitors as required
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and ensure vehicles are clean and roadworthy
• Support passengers with boarding, seating and exiting vehicles safely
• Adhere to road safety regulations and organisational policies
• Carry out basic maintenance tasks and oversee cleaning of facilities
• Oversee external contractors and manage site access when needed

Skills

Driving

Caretaking

Maintenance

Time management

Communication

Job description

Location: On site / Far Common Rd, Mirfield WF14 0DQ, UK
job type: Permanent / Part-time
Sector and subsector: Driver | Van
HourlyFixed salary:£ 12.74

Role

Driver/Caretaker

Hours

35 hours

Location

Mirfield

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable, proactive and flexible Driver / Caretaker to join our team at Willow Court. 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. You will play a key role in ensuring the safety, comfort and wellbeing of the people we support by providing safe transport and maintaining a clean, safe, and well-functioning environment.

Willow Court is a specialist, nineteen-bedroom nursing-led home based on Hollybank Trust's beautiful Mirfield campus. The service supports adults with a wide range of complex health and medical needs and offers outstanding facilities, including communal living spaces and a large sensory room. Residents enjoy a varied programme of activities both within the home and out in the community.

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

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.

Unfortunately, we are not able to offer sponsorship to work in the UK.

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