Part-Time Driver

About the role

Our Vacancy Are you a friendly, reliable driver with a passion for helping others? As a Minibus Driver, you'll provide a safe, caring and professional transport service for older and vulnerable customers, helping them attend activities, appointments and outings. More than just a driver, you’ll be a valued part of our team, building positive relationships with customers and ensuring every journey is safe, comfortable and enjoyable.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport customers to and from their homes, activities and community outings.
• Support customers with mobility needs, including wheelchair users.
• Operate tail lifts, wheelchair restraints and other accessibility equipment.
• Carry out vehicle checks and report faults promptly.
• Ensure the minibus is safe, clean and roadworthy.
• Provide excellent customer service and build positive relationships with customers.
• Identify and report any safeguarding concerns in line with Peabody policies.
• Use a smartphone and digital systems to access schedules, emails and service updates.
• Follow health and safety procedures and maintain required training and qualifications.

Requirements

• A valid PCV/D1 licence to drive a 5‑tonne minibus (essential)
• Experience driving a minibus
• Excellent communication and people skills
• A caring, patient and empathetic approach
• Basic IT skills including the ability to use emails, apps and smartphones
• Experience using tail lifts and wheelchair‑access equipment (nice to have)
• Experience supporting vulnerable adults (nice to have)
• Experience moving and handling people (nice to have)
• MiDAS training or willingness to obtain it (nice to have)
• Knowledge of safeguarding and supporting vulnerable people (nice to have)
• Flexibility to work additional paid hours when required (nice to have)

Benefits

• Up to 30 days’ annual holiday
• Two additional paid volunteering days each year
• Flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal
• 4 × salary life assurance
• Up to 10% pension contribution
• Guided by Peabody’s values: Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together.