Minibus Driver - Norwich

Norse Group; Norwich; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave (20 days)

Pension scheme

Training & development

DBS check

Job summary

Norse Group's Norse Transport Division in Norwich is seeking an experienced Minibus Driver to join our depot team. You will transport vulnerable children and adults with a Passenger Assistant, ensuring wellbeing and a safe, caring journey.

The role is 28 hours per week, Monday to Friday with AM & PM school runs; you must hold a full, clean driving licence with category D1 entitlement. We offer 20 days leave, pension, DBS check, and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full, clean driving licence with category D1 entitlement.
• Experience driving passenger carrying vehicles.
• Good geographical knowledge of the local area.
• Supportive and caring attitude.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Physical requirements of the role.

Responsibilities

• Transport vulnerable children and adults to and from destinations.
• Work alongside the Passenger Assistant to ensure wellbeing and safety.
• Provide a caring, tailored service during journeys.
• Assist with lifting wheelchairs or securing items in the vehicle as needed.
• Support year-round school run operations, Monday to Friday.

Skills

Driving experience

Geographical knowledge

Caring attitude

Team player

Physical requirements

Education

Clean driving licence (D1)

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

28 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 28 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:

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.

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