Minibus Driver

Minibus Driver

Location: Beech Hill, Reading

Pay: £12.21 per hour, 4 hrs per week

Thrive is a national charity that uses gardening to change lives. We are looking for a minibus driver to drive Thrive’s client gardeners within Berkshire & Hampshire. The usual route is to and from Thrive’s gardens in Beech Hill, near Reading to Basingstoke rail station.

We’re looking for pleasant and approachable drivers who are sensitive to our users’ needs.

You must hold a clean Category D1 driving licence and have a minimum of 2 years’ experience of driving. The ability to maintain accurate vehicle and user records is essential as is the ability to undertake daily and weekly vehicle checks and carry out simple maintenance tasks. Desirable skills and experience include: MiDAS (Minibus Driving Awareness Scheme) training, working with people with disabilities, and a current First Aid qualification but full training can be given. A knowledge of the Reading and Basingstoke area would also be beneficial.

Hours of work:

Mornings: Tuesday (8.15am -10.15am)

Afternoons: Tuesday (2.45pm – 4.45pm)

(Plus opportunity to cover additional shifts: Wednesday – Friday 8.15am-10.15am and 2.45pm-4.45pm).

Shifts are typically for both the morning and afternoon, but we are open to candidates who are only able to work in the morning or afternoon. We are also looking for drivers to join our bank of casual drivers.

Appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

For more information, please download the Information Pack.

To apply, please email [email removed] with your CV. We will be reviewing applications as they come in, so early application is recommended.