MPV Driver

Smart Hire; Northampton; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading transportation provider in Northampton is seeking an experienced MPV Driver for part-time shifts, focusing on the safe transportation of passengers. Ideal candidates will possess a clean UK driving licence and excellent time-keeping skills. The role offers a competitive salary of £13.94 per hour with additional benefits, catering to those who value flexible working hours. Applications are encouraged from individuals committed to delivering professional and safe transport services.

Benefits

Competitive terms and conditions of employment

Membership of the GDST flexible pension scheme

Access to development opportunities and training grants

Free life assurance benefit

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted fees for children at GDST schools

Free lunches during term time

In-school wellbeing activities

Interest-free loans for training and travel

Cycle to Work scheme

Good transport links and free parking

Qualifications

• You must hold a valid, clean UK driving licence.
• First Aid qualification or willingness to complete a course is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Safe and timely collection and drop-off of passengers.
• Conducting pre-journey vehicle checks (PCV) on the Vectare app.
• Maintaining a professional and courteous manner with all passengers.
• Adhering to all traffic laws and company safety policies.

Skills

Reliable

Patient

Calm

Professional attitude

Excellent time-keeping

Job description

MPV Driver

Are you an experienced, reliable, and friendly driver?

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working a schedule that fits around other commitments.

You will be responsible for safely transporting passengers on set routes and, occasionally, supporting school trips. Your primary duties will include :

• Safe and timely collection and drop-off of passengers.
• Conducting pre-journey vehicle checks (PCV) on the Vectare app.
• Maintaining a professional and courteous manner with all passengers.
• Adhering to all traffic laws and company safety policies.

We are looking for a driver who is available for shifts for the following periods : 06 : 00 - 08 : 30, 15 : 15 - 18 : 00 and 17.15-19.00, Monday - Friday term time only. Additional driving work for school trips may also be available outside of the core commuting hours.

To apply for this role, you must hold a valid, clean UK driving licence.

You will be excellent at time-keeping and will be reliable, patient, calm, and have a professional attitude. A First Aid qualification or willingness to complete a course is desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive terms and conditions of employment, and competitive salaries and pay progression
• Membership of the GDST flexible pension scheme
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities and training grants for qualifications
• Free life assurance benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured, offering free 24-hour counselling, wellbeing support and advice services
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Free lunches for all staff during term time (equivalent to at least £900 per year)
• In-school staff wellbeing activities such as yoga, fitness classes, wellbeing walks
• Interest-free loans for training, computer purchase and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Good transport links and free parking

About the School

Northampton High School, part of the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST), is an independent girls' day school with a reputation for academic excellence, strong pastoral care and a wide breadth of extra-curricular activity. We offer a Nursery, Junior and Senior School across one site and we are proud to be at the forefront of education for girls and a strong voice in promoting opportunities for young women.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change : a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. The GDST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Our reference : SE4041

Vacancy : MPV Driver

Location : Northampton

Salary : £13.94 per hour plus £2.39 per hour holiday / bank holiday pay (equivalent to £26,088 FTE)

Hours : Part time - 19.5 per week, term time only

Required from : January 2026

Contract : Permanent