Flexible Contingency Driver – Last-Minute Route Coverage

Kinect Services; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time-only

Induction and ongoing training

Support from Operations Team

Joining bonus

Job summary

Kinect Services is seeking flexible contingency drivers to keep services moving when plans change. You’ll work 30 hours per week during term time across Cambridgeshire, with a £12.71 per hour rate and mileage where applicable.

You will cover planned and unplanned driver absences, travel between routes, and communicate clearly with the Operations Team to ensure safe, reliable transport for children and vulnerable adults. A joining bonus applies.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Enhanced DBS check or willingness to complete.
• Term-time-only availability and 30 hours per week.
• Willingness to travel within the allocated area.
• Experience in transport roles is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, reliable transport for children and vulnerable adults.
• Cover planned and unplanned driver absences.
• Drive different routes across your allocated operational area.
• Respond promptly to short-notice changes.
• Work closely with Operations Team and follow instructions.
• Maintain safeguarding, professionalism and punctuality.
• Complete vehicle checks and meet company compliance requirements.
• Use company systems for route information and updates.

Skills

Flexible

Calm under pressure

Empathetic communicator

Reliable & punctual

Route flexibility

Digital systems user

Follow changing instructions

UK driving licence

Education

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Kinect Services is seeking flexible contingency drivers to keep services moving when plans change. You’ll work 30 hours per week during term time across Cambridgeshire, with a £12.71 per hour rate and mileage where applicable.

You will cover planned and unplanned driver absences, travel between routes, and communicate clearly with the Operations Team to ensure safe, reliable transport for children and vulnerable adults. A joining bonus applies.