Minibus Driver & Maintenance Assistant

Retirement Villages Group; Honiton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A retirement living organization located in Honiton is seeking a part-time Minibus Driver & Maintenance Assistant. This role involves safely transporting residents to appointments and performing essential maintenance tasks. The ideal candidate should have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to engage positively with the community. Benefits include a pension scheme, enhanced leave, and wellbeing days.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Birthday leave

Rewards schemes

Volunteering and wellbeing days

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record is essential.
• Experience in driving, especially in a healthcare context, is preferred.
• Strong understanding of traffic regulations and safety protocols is required.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport residents to various activities and appointments.
• Assist residents as they board and disembark from the minibus.
• Conduct regular safety inspections of the minibus and report maintenance issues.

Skills

Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

Experience in driving within healthcare/senior living

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Basic maintenance skills

Job description

Retirement Villages Group is committed to creating exceptional living experiences for older adults, focusing on community, wellbeing, and sustainability. Gittisham Hill Park, situated in the picturesque Honiton, Devon, provides a beautiful backdrop for our residents, featuring a variety of retirement living options amidst 12 acres of parkland.

We are seeking a Minibus Driver & Maintenance Assistant to join our dedicated team. In this dual role, you will not only ensure the safe and comfortable transportation of our residents but also assist in performing essential maintenance tasks to uphold the quality of our community. You will be a key contributor to enhancing the lives of our residents by fostering a friendly and supportive environment.

This is a part-time role working 12 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport residents to appointments, activities, and social outings using the company minibus
• Assist residents as they board and disembark from the minibus, prioritizing their comfort and safety
• Adhere to an organized transportation schedule to ensure timely pickups and drop-offs
• Conduct regular safety inspections of the minibus and promptly report any maintenance issues
• Maintain cleanliness and order of the minibus’s interior
• Perform various maintenance tasks including minor repairs, changing lightbulbs, and other general upkeep duties
• Contribute to the overall maintenance and visual appeal of the community's facilities and grounds

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Experience in driving, particularly in a healthcare or senior living context, is preferred
• Strong understanding of traffic regulations and safety protocols
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective interaction with residents and team members
• Capacity to handle challenging situations with composure and professionalism
• Basic skills in maintenance work and a willingness to learn
• Physical fitness to manage lifting and manual handling tasks as required

In return we offer a number of benefits including pension scheme, enhanced annual leave, birthday leave, rewards schemes, volunteering and wellbeing days and much more!