Tech+Tour Events Driver

South Hampshire College Group; Fareham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

South Hampshire College Group in Hampshire is seeking a flexible C1 driver for the Tech+Tour project, a mobile team promoting careers in Maritime, Logistics, Health & Social Care and Creative Arts at schools and events. You will deliver and collect Tech+Tour vehicles at events across Hampshire, assist with setup and pack down, and support staffing when required.

A valid and clean C1 UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid and clean C1 UK driving license.
• Flexible with hours and casual working basis.
• Ability to provide good customer service in front-facing settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect Tech+Tour to and from events around Hampshire.
• Assist with setup and pack down of the vehicle on location.
• Support staffing for Tech+Tour at events when required.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the driver's cab and vehicle.
• Be available during antisocial hours (early mornings, evenings, weekends).
• Identify viable routes and report any issues to the Project Officer.

Skills

C1 driving license

Flexible hours

Customer service

Front-facing role

Job description

Are you C1 Qualified, looking to pick up extra hours? Would you love to be a part of an innovative, bespoke project, shaping future generations? If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking a flexible and committed C1 driver for our Tech+Tour project, the collaborative roadshow which operates across Hampshire promoting careers within Maritime, Logistics, health & Social care and Creative Arts at Schools, careers fairs, Youth and community groups. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to play a crucial role in a bespoke, innovative project which supports and makes a real difference to future generations and has the local community at the heart of its values.

In this role, your responsibility will be to deliver and collect Tech+Tour from events across Hampshire in a timely manner, assisting delivery partners with the set up and pack down of the events vehicle (training provided) and if required supporting as staffing for Tech+Tour at our events. The post holder must possess a valid and clean C1 UK driving License and will report to the Project Officer - Tech+Tour & Externally Funded Projects.

This role would suit someone who is flexible with hours, comfortable with working on a casual basis, has a willingness to upskill and has good customer service skills when in a front facing environment, showcasing calmness, patience and pragmatism when working with younger ages.

Duties:

• Tech+Tour Driving
• To deliver and collect tech+Tour to and from events around the Hampshire region.
• To deliver and collect Tech+Tour from services and fabricators when required
• To ensure cleanliness and organisation of the driver's cab
• Ensure the vehicle has sufficient levels of diesel
• To be available during antisocial hours, such as early mornings, evenings and weekends
• Assist staff from delivery partners with the set up and pack down of the vehicle on location (Full training given)
• Report any concerns and issues to Project officer
• Identify the most viable route when driving to events, keeping clear of potential obstacles such as low bridges.

Tech+Tour Staffing (When required)

• To assist and teach visitors how to utilise the equipment on board Tech+Tour
• To engage with visitors and inform about the careers Tech+Tour promotes, being Maritime, Logistics, Health & Social Care and Creative
• To ensure Cleanliness and presentability in the vehicle and of technical equipment both before and after events and in between workshops.
• To report feedback to Project Officer on each event, including any issues with equipment or truck and any near misses.
• To be available during antisocial hours, such as early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

About Us

The South Hampshire College Group (SHCG) is a dynamic, purpose driven Further Education organisation with a commitment to Creating Better Futures for learners, employers and communities within South Hampshire and beyond.

We pride ourselves on living our values - Collaborative, Inclusive and Aspirational. We also understand the difference exceptional employees can make to us delivering outstanding results and we are always seeking to attract talent who can add value and who will be proud to be part of our growing organisation.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.