School Minibus Driver

Details


1072082


University of Warwick


13/05/2024


Other - See Job


Monday - Friday: 7am - 11am ( 20hpw )


Smart Casual

Pay


£12,500


£12,500

Description

Role
In this varied role, you will be a vital part of the day to day operation across Jigsaw Trust; providing a daily pickup for staff from a central location in Guildford to Dunsfold Park. Additionally, as part of the Trust’s Facilities Team you will assist with some site focused tasks and support pupil/learner transitions in the mornings and afternoons. Are you seeking a new challenge in a role that makes a real difference to the pupils and learners we support?

Duties and responsibilities

  • Provide a daily pick-up service for Jigsaw staff to and from central Guildford to Dunsfold Park
  • Undertake routine Trust vehicle maintenance checks and reporting of deficiencies 
  • Undertake routine cleaning of Trust vehicles 
  • Assist with daily taxis and parent transport movements and site vehicle access and movement, reporting any issues to line manager 
  • Carry out the movement of deliveries, furniture and equipment within the site and support with set up as needed, e.g. setting up / clear down of rooms for events 
  • Maintain cleanliness and general tidiness of all external hard areas; mowing, leaf-blowing, weeding and litter picking around Jigsaw’s estate 
  • Carry out daily and weekly playground inspections, keeping accurate records and reporting deficiencies 
  • Carry out weekly building check of Jigsaw’s property in Guildford, keeping accurate records and reporting deficiencies 
  • Undertake any necessary action as directed in the event of bad weather or emergency, e.g. clearing snow or ice from paths, dealing with floods, etc 
  • Working as part of the Facilities Team, undertake any other reasonable duties in support of the team and wider Trust 
  • Understand and implement practices to support Health & Safety policies and Emergency and Fire Procedures 
  • Promote safe working practice and ensure the security of the workplace is maintained at all times 
  • Undertake any other reasonable duties requested in relation to the role 
  • Adhere to all Company policies and procedures within the defined timescales

Skills and experience

  • Full, clean driving licence is required, including minimum category D1
  • Proven basic vehicle maintenance skills
  • Experience in a driving role and with basic grounds maintenance is an advantage
  • Ability to understand and adhere to Child Protection and Safeguarding legislation
  • Experience in a similar setting is an advantage

Location
Cranleigh

Benefits

  • A competitive salary with a performance related cash bonus scheme
  • Monday – Friday working with 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
  • Free onsite parking
  • Pension scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health and Wellbeing facilities and support
  • Access to over 900 retailer discounts via our exclusive reward platform
  • 10% discount at our onsite café
  • Staff recognition days and long service awards that include additional leave
  • Training including First Aid and Fire Safety

Additional information
This assignment is subject to a DBS Check; Unitemps is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment

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