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SalaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Minibus Driver & Maintenance Assistant (D1/PSV Operator Licence or willing to train) to join our driving and Maintenance team across sites at Claires Court School as soon as possible.
Minibus Driver & Maintenance Assistant
Maidenhead, SL6 6AW
- Full time, Permanent
- Salary dependent on driving qualifications and experience
- Hold a D1/PSV Operator Licence or willing to train
Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK
About the role:
Working closely with the Site Manager, the Minibus Driver & Maintenance Assistant will provide general maintenance and caretaking duties ensuring the site is kept well maintained and in good order, and prepare it, as required, for school activities. In addition, if/when licenced your role will be to transport students and staff between sites used by the school.
The successful applicant will have demonstrable DIY and Maintenance skills, with a real drive to support the site team to ensure that the School facilities and buildings operate smoothly and efficiently.
Experience of working in a school would be preferable, but is not essential. Applicants must be confident in using their own initiative and be flexible in their approach to work.
Working hours:
This is a full-time post working 40 hours per week, all year round, Monday to Friday. Hours of work will be between approximately 8.00am to 5.30pm. The post holder will also be expected to participate in emergency call out arrangements. Salary will depend on your driving qualifications.
Generous Benefits:
In return, we offer a positive working environment, with supportive colleagues and regular opportunities for professional development and training. You can also expect to receive the following
- A flexible pension scheme
- Regular opportunities for career progression and development
- Provision of meals and refreshments during the school day (when the kitchen is operational)
- Death in service cover
- Personal accident insurance
- Cycle to work scheme
How to apply for the role:
If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.
You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT??
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo Child Protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In addition to an assessment of their ability to perform the duties of the post applied for, candidates invited to attend for interview should expect further discussion relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. ?
PRE-EMPLOYMENT CHECKS??
In accordance with our Recruitment of Ex-offenders Policy, you are advised that all posts within the school will have the opportunity for unsupervised contact with children and therefore all shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a self-declaration form to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not “protected” as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013).? This is regardless of whether any such convictions, caution, reprimand or final warning is considered ‘spent’ or ‘unspent’.????
The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are “protected” and not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account.? Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service website.? Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with the client: this will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of your offence(s).
Other suitable skills and experience include Minibus Driver, Minibus Driving, Driving Jobs, Driving Vacancies, Maintenance, Automotive, Automotive Engineer, D1 Driver, PSV Driver, Transport, Vehicle Driver.
