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

Pension & Sickness scheme

Discounts

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Norse Transport Division, part of Norse Group LTD, is seeking an experienced Minibus Driver in Norwich to transport vulnerable children and adults to and from destinations. You will work with a Passenger Assistant, ensuring wellbeing and a tailored, compassionate service.

The role is fixed for 3 months, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday with AM and PM school runs during term-time. A full, clean category D1 driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Transport vulnerable children and adults to and from their destinations.
• Support wellbeing and provide a caring tailored service.
• Carry out physical tasks such as lifting wheelchairs or securing items in the vehicle using ratchet straps.
• Work as part of a team.
• Operate 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, AM and PM school runs during term-time.

Skills

Geographical knowledge

Passenger vehicle driving

Caring attitude

Teamworking

Physical ability

Job description

Minibus Driver required in Norwich

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

Fixed Term Contract for 3 months

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 Kings Lynn.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 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday working both AM & PM school runs during term-time.

Applicantsmusthold 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.

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