Minibus Driver - Norwich

Norse Group LTD; Norwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Pension scheme

Sickness scheme

Discounts with local partnerships

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Norse Group LTD is seeking an experienced Minibus Driver for our Norwich depot. You will transport vulnerable children and adults, supporting their wellbeing with a caring and tailored service.

The role requires a full, clean D1 driving licence, 37 hours per week (Mon-Fri, AM/PM), and working at our Norwich depot alongside a Passenger Assistant. DBS check will be carried out for the successful applicant.

Qualifications

• Full, clean driving licence with category D1 entitlement.
• Experience driving passenger carrying vehicles.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Willingness to perform physical tasks such as lifting wheelchairs or securing items.

Responsibilities

• Transport vulnerable children and adults to and from destinations.
• Support wellbeing and provide a caring tailored service.
• Work with the Passenger Assistant as part of the depot team.
• Perform physical tasks as required (e.g. lifting wheelchairs, securing items).

Skills

Local geography

Passenger vehicle driving

Teamwork

Caring attitude

Physical capability

Education

D1 entitlement driving licence (full, clean)

Job description

Minibus Driver required in Norwich

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

37 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 Norwich.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 firsthand 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 conduct physical tasks such as lifting wheelchairs or securing items in the vehicle using ratchet straps.

This position is offering 37 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 conduct Physical requirements of the role.

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.

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