Minibus Driver - Holt

Norse Group; Holt; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension & Sickness scheme

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Local partnerships and discounts

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Norse Group Holt depot is seeking an experienced Minibus Driver to transport vulnerable children and adults to and from destinations, 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday with AM and PM school runs.

You must hold a full, clean driving licence with category D1 entitlement and have good local knowledge. You will work with a Passenger Assistant to provide a caring, tailored service and ensure safe journeys across Norfolk.

Qualifications

• Full, clean driving licence with D1 entitlement is required.
• Experience driving passenger carrying vehicles.
• Good geographical knowledge of local area.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to perform physical tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Transport vulnerable children and adults to and from destinations.
• Work alongside a Passenger Assistant to support wellbeing and provide a caring tailored service.
• Ensure safe journeys and proper handling of equipment.
• Carry out physical tasks such as lifting wheelchairs or securing items when required.

Skills

Geographical knowledge

Teamwork

Driving passenger vehicles

Physical ability

Education

D1 driving licence

Job description

Minibus Driver required in Holt, Norfolk

£26,546.33 Pro Rata (based on a 40-hour working week), equivalent to £12.76 per hour

25 hours per week

Monday to Friday, AM and PM shift each day

Norse Transport Division are currently seeking an experienced Minibus Driver to work at our Depot based in Holt.You will work alongside the Passenger Assistant to transport our vulnerable children and adults to and from their destinations, supporting their wellbeing, providing a caring tailored service and ensuring a successful journey.

The role

As the Minibus Driver you will be responsible for playing a vital role in supporting our vulnerable children and adults in their journey. This is an essential service we operate across Norfolk. You will have hands on experience building relationships with our clients providing a caring tailored service to the local community. This can be a physical role as you will sometimes be required to carry out physical tasks such as lifting wheelchairs or securing items in the vehicle using ratchet straps.

This position is offering 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday working both AM & PM school runs all year round.

Applicants must hold a full, clean driving licence with category D1 entitlement.

Our Successful Candidate:

• Good geographical knowledge of local area
• Previous experience of driving passenger carrying vehicles
• Supportive and caring attitude
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to carry out Physical requirements of the role

We Offer:

Alongside a fantastic opportunity to join an excellent rewarding working team we offer:

• £26,546.33 Pro Rata (based on a 40-hour working week)
• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Pension & Sickness scheme
• A number of local partnerships and discounts
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

An enhanced DBS check will be carried out on the successful applicant.Payment of this will be met by the employer.

Please read the job description and person specification before applying.

We are committed to employment practices and behaviours which encourage diversity, promote equality of treatment and eliminate unlawful and or unfair discrimination.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications. If you have not been contacted within two weeks of the date you apply, please assume that your application has not been successful and will not be progressed to the next stage.