Minibus Driver – closing date 30 June 2025

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

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.

Organisation
Address Line 1
The Geoffrey Udall Centre
Address line 2
Beech Hill
Town
Reading
County
Berkshire
Postcode
RG7 2AT
Postholder needs own transport
Yes
Contract type
Part time
Location
West Berkshire
Salary
£12.21 per hour
Contact
Clare Read (Human Resources Officer)
Main contact telephone
01189885688
How to apply

To apply, please email recruitment@thrive.org.uk
with your CV. We will be reviewing applications as they come in, so early application is recommended.

Open for applications from
29 May 2025
Closing date for applications
30 June 2025
Will my application be acknowledged?
All applicants, successful or otherwise, can expect to receive a reply from us in due course