Job Details

Minibus Driver & Site Support Assistant (Part Time)

📍 Surrey - GU6

⏰ 20 hours per week | Monday-Friday | 7am-11am

💷 £12.21 per hour (£12,698 per annum - part time)

Are you looking for a part-time role that fits around your life, offers sociable hours, and allows you to make a genuine difference every day?

We are recruiting a Minibus Driver & Site Support Assistant to join a friendly facilities team at a multi-service education and support site based in a rural Surrey location. Due to the location, candidates must be able to drive, cycle, or walk to site (limited public transport access).

The Role

This is a varied, hands-on role combining driving, basic vehicle maintenance, and site support. You'll play a key part in ensuring staff arrive safely on site each morning, while also supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a daily minibus pick-up and drop-off service for staff between a central Guildford location and site
• Carry out routine vehicle safety checks, cleaning, and defect reporting
• Support site transport movements, including taxis, parent drop-offs, and vehicle access
• Assist with moving deliveries, furniture, and equipment around site
• Maintain external areas, including litter picking, basic grounds maintenance, and inspections
• Carry out building and playground checks, recording and reporting any issues
• Support pupil and learner safe transitions into site during busy morning periods
• Assist with emergency or weather-related tasks when required

What We're Looking For

• Full, clean UK driving licence with D1 entitlement (essential) - You must have a full UK licence with D1 entitlement (minibus). Most drivers who passed before 1997 already have this - please check the back of your licence.
• Experience in a driving role
• Basic vehicle maintenance skills
• Some experience of grounds or site maintenance
• Physically able to carry out manual tasks (lifting, bending, outdoor work)
• A reliable, flexible, and safety-conscious approach
• Understanding of, or willingness to learn, safeguarding procedures

Experience in education, care, or similar environments is advantageous but not essential.

What's On Offer

• Part-time hours - ideal for work/life balance
• Monday to Friday only - no evenings or shifts
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)
• Free on-site parking
• Staff discounts and wellbeing support
• Pension scheme
• Performance-related bonus and annual salary progression
• Training and development opportunities
• Long service awards and recognition schemes

Important Location Note

This role is based at a rural site with limited public transport, so candidates must be local or able to drive/cycle to site independently.

Safeguarding

This role involves working in an environment that supports children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

📩 Interested?

Apply today or contact Stafforce for more information.

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About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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