Minibus driver – closing date 10 February 2025

Thrive is a national charity that uses gardening to change lives. We are looking for a minibus driver to drive Thrive’s minibus transporting clients within Berkshire & Hampshire.

We’re looking for pleasant and approachable drivers who are sensitive to our user’s 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 training, working with disabled people, familiarity with accessible minibuses and a current First Aid qualification. A knowledge of the Reading and Basingstoke area would also be beneficial.

Hours of work:
Mornings: Tuesday – Friday (8.15 am -10.15am)
Afternoons: Tuesday to Friday (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.

Organisation
Address Line 1
The GUC Centre
Address line 2
Beech Hill
Town
Reading
Postcode
RG7 2AT
Is this location wheelchair accessible?
Yes
Postholder needs own transport
Yes
Contract type
Part time
Location
Berkshire and neighbouring counties
Salary
£12.21 per hour
Contact
Clare Read, Human Resources Officer
Main contact telephone
0118988 5688
How 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.

For more information, please download the information pack, and visit our website www.thrive.org.uk

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