Casual Minibus Driver

£11.44 per hour
Flexible hours
Leicester

We are currently seeking a Driver to join our friendly and dedicated team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for transporting older people to designated locations.

Responsibilities
The main responsibilities of a Casual Minibus Driver are:

Collecting Service Users from their homes to the Day Clubs and return them safely in the afternoon
Assisting Service Users to enter and vacate the minibus, ensuring their safety and physical needs are fully met.
To help ensure the minibus is maintained through completion of daily checks, refuelling, vehicle cleanliness and reporting of maintenance and repair issues to the manager

Skills & Requirements:

Proven experience of driving a minibus or similar vehicle
Assisting passengers’ ability to follow health & safety requirements
A caring and compassionate nature, being pleasant and approachable
Excellent communication skills
Flexible approach
Work as part of a team with a hands-on-approach
Good IT Skills
Valid driver’s license (with appropriate endorsement for driving a mini bus) D1 with a clean driving record
Maintenance and ensuring the vehicle is in good condition through regular checks and cleaning

Job Benefits:

Flexible working hours
Opportunity to work in a supportive, friendly environment
Helping to make a real difference to the lives of older people in the local community
Competitive hourly rate
HFS health plan
Blue light card
Charity discounts

Hours:                        Flexible working hours
Salary:                        £11.44 per hour
Base:                          Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland, Thorncroft, 244 London Road, Leicester, LE2 1RH
Closing date:             14/02/2025
Interview dates:        TBC
Reference No.           MWTG030225

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