Driver

We are seeking a permanent and friendly vehicle driver to join our team at Prior’s Court, located near Newbury (RG18 9NU). This is a great opportunity to play a key role in providing transportation services for the Prior's Court staff, ensuring they arrive at their workplace safely and on time. This role offers both weekday and weekend availability, with shifts arranged to suit your preferences which can be discussed during the interview.

Please note: Buses are located at Priors Court, you therefore would need to come to site before starting your route. The primary purpose of this role is to drive vehicles to provide a safe and reliable pick‑up and drop‑off service for staff members. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring punctuality, passenger safety, and vehicle maintenance, while representing Prior’s Court Foundation in a professional manner. This will involve you supporting a pick up/drop off service on an agreed route for our staff, arriving on time at the correct locations and bringing them to their place of employment promptly and reliably.

Role responsibilities:

• Drive Foundation vehicles on designated routes to transport staff to and from work in a timely and safe manner.
• Conduct regular vehicle checks to ensure it is in good working condition, including topping up fuel, windscreen wash, and ensuring roadworthiness before each journey.
• Provide a welcoming, friendly service to staff members, ensuring they have a comfortable and pleasant journey.
• Maintain accurate logs of mileage, pick‑up/drop‑off times, and hours worked for payroll purposes.
• Ensure vehicles are securely parked when not in use.

Qualifications / Preferred experience:

• Valid UK driving licence with the D1 category (required).
• Experience driving mid‑size and large vehicles.
• Good geographical knowledge of Basingstoke, Swindon, Oxford, Reading, and Newbury areas.

We know that our people are central to everything we do. That’s why we’re committed to recognising, supporting and rewarding our staff through a comprehensive and flexible benefits package. We offer a wide range of rewards designed to support your financial well‑being, personal development, and work‑life balance:

• Pension scheme – Prior’s Court contributes 5% of your basic salary, with a minimum 3% contribution from you.
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme – confidential advice, guidance and support whenever you need it.
• Life assurance – offering additional peace of mind.
• Flexible Benefits and Discount Platform – access savings and tailored offers.
• Health Cash Plan – available on a self‑funded basis.
• Staff recognition – annual awards and ongoing appreciation schemes including Long Service Awards.
• Refer-a-friend scheme – earn financial rewards for successful referrals.
• Free flu vaccinations – available on‑site each year.
• Cycle to Work scheme – save money on bikes and accessories.
• Electric Car Scheme – drive greener with tax‑efficient leasing.

Getting to work – Autism Practitioners working directly with the young people at Prior's Court can also benefit from a minibus transport service to and from our rural site, meaning you do not need to be able to drive to work here.

Please note: Once you've applied, you'll get an email with some follow‑up questions. Please take a moment to answer them, otherwise we will not be able to process your application. All positions at Prior's Court are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, references and receipt of the appropriate Right to Work documents.

Prior’s Court Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Prior’s Court is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek and embrace differences in thinking, experience, ethnicity, age, gender, faith, personalities and styles. The different skills, experiences and backgrounds our employees bring to their roles create a workforce as diverse and individual as the young people we support and makes Prior’s Court a special place to work. We strive for an inclusive environment where employees feel safe, engaged and supported to make a difference.