Transport Services Operative - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Erskine Veterans Charity; Bishopton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dayforce Wallet

Annual leave

Pension

Training

Sick & Maternity pay

Occupational Health

On-Site Parking

Wellbeing Scheme

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Erskine Veterans Charity seeks a Transport Services Operative for EVAC in Bishopton. The role provides safe, reliable transport for veterans and other service users to and from the EVAC centre and activities, 37.5 hours per week.

A full D1 minibus driving licence is essential; we welcome applicants aged 25+, with basic handywork skills. Closing date 2 November 2026, 12-month fixed term contract.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence with Minibus (D1 category) is essential.
• Basic handyperson skills are desirable.
• Aged 25 or over due to fleet insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, reliable transport services for veterans and other service users.
• Transport to and from the EVAC centre and other approved activities.
• Support upkeep, cleanliness and basic checks of vehicles; ensure safety and customer care.

Skills

Minibus (D1) driving licence

Job description

Transport Services Operative - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

TRANSPORT SERVICES OPERATIVE (EVAC) – 12 Months Fixed Term

EVAC, Bishopton

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

12 Months Fixed Term Contract - Full-time role

Closing Date: Monday, 2 November 2026

Working for Erskine:

“ERSKINE is an iconic Scottish charity, formed in 1916 by Scotland’s compassionate response to the horrors of war. A century later, we still believe that Veterans and their families deserve our utmost respect and compassion, for the sacrifices they made and the challenges they now face. At Erskine, we work as a dedicated team to ensure that Veterans of all ages are cared for to the highest of standards in a beautiful, fun-filled environment, made up of two care homes and a Veterans Village of cottages, activity centres and apartments.

Our Erskine Veterans Activity Centres (EVACs), offer a range of skills, activities and sense of community. They have been rightly described as life-changing and lifesaving by military Veterans of all ages. Our EVACs are central to Erskine’s future plans combined with our strategic aim to create an EVAC in at least 5 regional locations across Scotland. They will not only support meaningful activities and wellbeing for members – they will become operating hubs for partner organisations and evolve into regional offices for our new Support at Home services.

The people in our team are crucial to providing the best possible community support, so we recognise and reward our employees with benefits including employer pension contribution, fantastic career opportunities, and enhanced annual leave.

If you are kind and committed, then you do have what it takes to be part of the team here at Erskine! The ultimate aim is exceptional care and support to our ex-service community and everyone in every role, in every department plays their part.”

The Role:

Applications are invited from enthusiastic and motivated individuals for the undernoted post.

The postholder will provide safe, reliable and supportive transport services for veterans and other service users attending the Erskine Veterans Activity Centre (EVAC), including transportation to and from the centre and other approved activities and outings. The postholder will also support the upkeep, cleanliness and basic routine of checking vehicles and equipment while ensuring a high standard of customer care, safety and compliance with Erskine procedures and relevant legislation.

Although no formal qualifications are required, a full driving licence with Minibus (D1 category) is essential. Basic handyperson skills are desirable. Due to the conditions of our fleet insurance, applicants must be aged 25 and over

If you would like any further information about this role, please contact Evonne McCord, EVAC Manager – [e-mail]

Benefits:

• Dayforce Wallet – employees have the power to request up to 90% of their earned pay, on-demand, in between pay periods with Dayforce Wallet
• 28 days annual leave plus 5 public holidays, increasing to 33 days per year, at the rate of 1 additional day for 5 years
• Employer pension contribution
• Opportunities for training and development
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity pay
• In-house Occupational Health Service
• Free On-Site Parking
• Health and Wellbeing Scheme
• Blue Light Card

Please note:

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Erskine are unable to provide sponsorship. If you are selected for interview, you will receive an invite by email (please ensure you check your spam / junk mailbox).

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure Scotland Check. Where a candidate has resided in the UK for less than five years and lived / remained in a country for six months or more, in addition to a Disclosure/PVG, they will be asked to complete a criminal records check application via HireRight.

Erskine is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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