Minibus Driver and Site Support Assistant

Jigsaw CABAS School; Waverley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Waverley is seeking a part-time Vehicle Maintenance and Driver to support their daily operations. In this crucial role, you will facilitate the transport of staff from Guildford to Dunsfold Park, conduct vehicle maintenance checks, and assist with site management tasks. The successful candidate will possess a clean D1 driving license and basic vehicle maintenance skills, with a commitment to child safeguarding. This role offers 20 hours of work weekly, Monday to Friday.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

25 days annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays)

10% discount at onsite café

Access to retailer discounts

Wellbeing and employee assistance programme

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Full, clean D1 driving licence.
• Proven basic vehicle maintenance skills.
• Experience in a driving role.

Responsibilities

• Provide a pick-up service for Jigsaw staff from Guildford to Dunsfold Park.
• Undertake vehicle maintenance checks and report defects.
• Assist with site vehicle access and movements.

Skills

Driving skills

Vehicle maintenance

Grounds maintenance

Job description

Are you looking for a new challenge in a part time role that helps makes a real difference?

Would you enjoy putting your maintenance skills and knowledge to good use?

Do you have experience in a driving or vehicle maintenance role?

In this varied role, you will play a vital part in the team responsible for the day-to-day operation across Jigsaw Trust. You will help provide a daily minibus pickup service for staff to and from a central location in Guildford to Dunsfold Park. Additionally, as part of the Facilities Team you will assist with some site focused tasks, vehicle safety inspections and help support pupil and learner transitions into school in the mornings.

Benefits of the role

• Free onsite parking
• Sociable hours working Monday to Friday with no shifts or evenings
• Part Time hours
• 25 days annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays)
• 10% discount at our onsite café
• Access to over 900 retailer discounts via our exclusive reward platform
• A comprehensive wellbeing and employee assistance programme
• Pension Scheme
• Performance related bonus scheme
• Annual salary progression
• Staff recognition days
• Long service awards
• Further training opportunities

Responsibilities of the role

• Provide a pick-up service for Jigsaw staff from central Guildford to Dunsfold Park
• Undertake vehicle maintenance checks, cleaning and reporting of defects
• Assist with daily taxis and parent transport movements and site vehicle access and movements
• Carry out the movement of deliveries, furniture and equipment within the site
• Maintain cleanliness and general tidiness and inspection of all external areas of the site
• Carry out building checks of Jigsaw’s property, keeping accurate records and reporting any defects

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Full, clean D1 driving licence
• Proven basic vehicle maintenance skills
• Experience in a driving role
• Experience of undertaking basic grounds maintenance
• The ability to perform tasks of a physical, sometimes demanding, nature including twisting and stooping
• Ability to understand and adhere to Child Protection and Safeguarding legislation
• Experience in a similar setting would be advantageous

Salary: £12,698 PA (£12.21 per hour) FTE £25,397

Contract terms: 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7am to 11am

To find out more please visit our dedicated careers website

ABOUT JIGSAW

Jigsaw Trust is a registered charity inspired by autism in its desire to provide the very best in ongoing education, vocational and wellbeing services for autistic people; it is also committed to raising awareness of autism and promoting the understanding and acceptance of autistic people.

Jigsaw Trust incorporates: Jigsaw CABAS School, rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, educating children aged 4-19 years, and JigsawPlus a specialist day service delivering key living and life skills learning for adults from the age of 18+. The Trust also operates 2 social enterprises: Café on the Park providing work experience and volunteering opportunities in a public-facing setting, and Jigsaw GARDENworks enabling learners of all ages to embark on a range of gardening and related outdoor activities.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All successful candidates will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

Safeguarding Statement

As part of our standard recruitment procedure, Jigsaw is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful you will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and overseas police checks (if applicable) - the costs are covered by Jigsaw.

Please note it is an offence to apply for a role in regulated activity if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.