Driver - Limerick

Rezoomo; Munster; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Company Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Death in Service

Maternity benefit

Job summary

Cheshire Ireland is seeking a Driver for Rathfredagh Cheshire Service in Co. Limerick.

This permanent part-time role (35 hours) requires a full manual driving licence and a commitment to safe, rights-based care for adults with disabilities. You will transport individuals, maintain mileage and fuel records, perform basic vehicle checks, and support health and safety while upholding the organisation’s values.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar role.
• Full Manual Driving Licence.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, verbally and in writing.
• Eligible to work in Ireland with appropriate documentation.
• Ability to speak and write English fluently.
• Desire for personal and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Transport individuals receiving Cheshire Ireland services and maintain mileage and diesel expenditure records.
• Perform basic vehicle checks and report faults, ensuring Health and Safety compliance.
• Uphold Cheshire Ireland values and deliver rights-based, person-centred services.

Skills

Full Manual Driving Licence

Interpersonal skills

Fluent English

Job description

In 1961 Leonard Cheshire set up Ireland’s first Cheshire service in Shillelagh, Co. Wicklow, supported by volunteers, and since then further services have developed around the country.Initially, these services were supported by local voluntary management committees who oversaw the running of the services and who fundraised locally.Over time, the Health and Social Care environment in Ireland changed with an increased requirement for governance and oversight. To reflect this Cheshire Ireland dev

In 1961 Leonard Cheshire set up Ireland’s first Cheshire service in Shillelagh, Co. Wicklow, supported by volunteers, and since then further services have developed around the country.Initially, these services were supported by local voluntary management committees who oversaw the running of the services and who fundraised locally.Over time, the Health and Social Care environment in Ireland changed with an increased requirement for governance and oversight. To reflect this Cheshire Ireland dev Show more

Skills and attributes

• Full Manual Driving Licence

Description

Role: Driver

Contract Type: Permanent Part-Time

Contract Hours: 35h

Cheshire Service: Rathfredagh Cheshire Service

Address: Co. Limerick

About Cheshire Ireland

Cheshire Ireland provides quality services to adults with physical, sensory, and neurological disabilities at a medium and high level of need. More information on our organisation can be found at https://www.cheshire.ie/careers

What we do

We provide individualised supports for people to meet their physical, psychological, and social care needs in an environment that encourages independence and promotes their rights and well-being. Our services provide a friendly, cooperative, and positive working environment within busy residential and community services. The right candidate will share our values and will be passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of the people we support.

How we work

Our services are based on clear principles of supporting people "one person at a time". As a member of the team, you will be committed to high quality rights-based, person-centred service delivery, be willing to embrace change and help foster a culture of continuous improvement.

What you will do

General Duties:

As a driver you will assist in the transportation of individuals who receive a service from Cheshire Ireland while maintaining records (mileage usage & diesel expenditure, etc). Take an active role in Health and Safety and ensuring all health & safety requirement are met, i.e., basic vehicle checks & reporting faults, etc. It is critical that when undertaking your work that you do so in a manner that is consistent with Cheshire Ireland's values and operating ethos.

Who we are looking for.

A minimum of 1 years' previous experience in similarly focused role.

Full Manual Drivers Licence

Good interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.

In possession of the necessary documentation to work and live in Ireland.

Ability to speak and write English fluently.

Desire for personal and professional development.

Personal integrity and trustworthiness.

Willing to embrace change and is committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning throughout the service.

Committed to the principles of rights-based, person-centred services.

Why work for us

Flexibility in working hours.

Advanced Rostering.

Free Parking.

€33,661.87 - €37,425.46 anually (based on experience and pro rata if part time.

Premiums paid on unsocial hours.

Career opportunities.

Induction and ongoing training.

Company Pension Scheme.

Maternity benefit.

Bike/Cycle to work scheme.

Employee assistance programme.

Death in Service benefit for pension members.

Employee Referral bonus.

Closing Date: 14th of October 2026

Cheshire Ireland is an equal opportunity employer.

All successful candidates will be subject to vetting by the Garda National Vetting Bureau and must provide security clearance for each jurisdiction in which they have resided outside the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland for 6 months or more from the date of their 16thbirthday.

Meet the Limerick Cheshire Services Team

Rathfredagh, Newcastle West, Co.Limerick V42 RW63

Residential living & Respite Services

Main house with apartments

21 residents

Rathfredagh has a long history in Newcastle West and is very well supported in the community. In Rathfredagh we recognise that each person we support has the same rights as any other citizen of Ireland.

We encourage and support people to get involved in their local community, to take up studying or employment, to have freedom of expression, to follow their dreams and passions and to stay connected with family and friends.

5

Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days

Flexible Schedules

Professional Development + Growth

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)

Staff Discounts

Great Location

Work/Life Balance

Employee Recognition

Casual Dress

Employee Referral Bonus

Free onsite parking

Death in Service

Pension Scheme

Learning and Development opportunities

Bereavement, Parental and Carers Leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

E-Learning and Development opportunities

Maternity Leave & Pay

Cheshire Ireland is an Equal Opportunity Employer