Professional D1 Minibus Driver for Academy Transport

Forest Green Rovers Football Club; Forest Green; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest Green Rovers are seeking a reliable and professional D1 Driver to support the safe and efficient transport of Academy players (15-18), staff and authorised club personnel. The D1 Driver will drive club minibuses to training sessions, fixtures and education provisions, ensuring journeys are conducted safely and in line with safeguarding and health and safety procedures.

Essential duties include transporting passengers to training, matches and club activities, checking vehicle

Qualifications

• Full, clean UK driving licence with D1 entitlement (unrestricted preferred).
• DBS clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Experience driving minibuses or similar passenger vehicles.
• Strong understanding of road safety and passenger welfare responsibilities.
• Ability to carry out routine vehicle inspections and basic maintenance checks.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities with children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport Academy players, staff and authorised club personnel to and from training, matches, tournaments, educational provisions and other club activities.
• Ensure all passengers are collected and delivered according to agreed schedules and operational requirements.
• Take responsibility for the safety, welfare and comfort of passengers throughout all journeys.
• Assist in maintaining the roadworthiness of club vehicles.
• Report vehicle defects, incidents, accidents or near misses promptly in accordance with club procedures.
• Support Academy and Club Operations through transportation of equipment, kit, documents and other club resources where required.
• Represent Forest Green Rovers professionally when interacting with players, parents, opposition clubs, match officials.
• Adhere to safeguarding, health and safety, data protection and club policies.
• Attend mandatory club training and development activities as required.
• Maintain confidentiality in relation to players, staff, club operations and any sensitive information.

Skills

Driving safety

Communication

Time management

Safeguarding awareness

Education

DBS (or ability to obtain one)

Job description

Forest Green Rovers are seeking a reliable and professional D1 Driver to support the safe and efficient transport of Academy players (15-18), staff and authorised club personnel. The D1 Driver will drive club minibuses to training sessions, fixtures and education provisions, ensuring journeys are conducted safely and in line with safeguarding and health and safety procedures.

Essential duties include transporting passengers to training, matches and club activities, checking vehicle