Minibus Driver & Maintenance Assistant

Retirement Villages Group Ltd; Honiton; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 9,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Birthday leave

Rewards schemes

Volunteering and wellbeing days

Wellbeing days

Job summary

A leading senior living organisation is looking for a Minibus Driver & Maintenance Assistant in Honiton. This part-time role involves safely transporting residents to various destinations while ensuring their comfort. Candidates should have a valid driver's licence, strong communication skills, and basic maintenance abilities. Benefits include a pension scheme, enhanced annual leave, and more. Join us in supporting a vibrant community!

Qualifications

• Valid driver's licence with a clean driving record.
• Experience in driving preferred, especially in healthcare contexts.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting effectively with residents.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle challenging situations calmly and professionally.
• Basic maintenance skills and willingness to learn.
• Physical fitness for lifting and manual handling as required.

Responsibilities

• Transport residents to appointments, activities, and social outings.
• Assist residents while boarding and disembarking from the minibus.
• Conduct regular safety inspections of the minibus.
• Conduct regular safety inspections of the minibus and report maintenance issues.
• Maintain cleanliness and order of the minibus interior.
• Perform maintenance tasks including minor repairs and bulb changes.
• Contribute to upkeep of facilities and grounds of the community.

Skills

Valid driver’s licence

Communication skills

Basic maintenance skills

Understanding of traffic regulations

Maintenance basics

Resident interaction

Job description

Minibus Driver & Maintenance Assistant

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, prioritising their comfort and safety
• Adhere to an organised transportation schedule to ensure timely pick‑ups 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

Requirements

• Valid driver’s licence 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

Benefits

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!

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part‑time

Job function

Other

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting