MPV Driver

The Smartlist; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading transportation service in Northampton is seeking an MPV Driver to safely transport passengers on set routes. The ideal candidate must hold a valid UK driving licence and exhibit reliability and professionalism. This part-time position offers competitive pay and benefits, including professional development opportunities and a flexible working schedule.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Membership of flexible pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Free life assurance benefit

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount on fees for children at GDST schools

Free lunches during term time

Wellbeing activities

Interest-free loans for training and travel

Cycle to Work scheme

Good transport links and free parking

Qualifications

• Must have a valid, clean UK driving licence.
• First Aid qualification or willingness to complete a course is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport passengers on set routes.
• Conduct pre-journey vehicle checks.
• Maintain a professional manner with passengers.
• Adhere to traffic laws and safety policies.

Skills

Time-keeping

Reliability

Professional attitude

Patience

Calmness

Education

Valid, clean UK driving licence

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

As part of the GDST, the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such :

• 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

Smart Hire are advertising on behalf of Northampton High School.

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