Part time MPV Driver in Northampton

Part time MPV Driver\\n\\nAre you an experienced, reliable, and friendly driver? This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working a schedule that fits around other commitments.\\n\\nYou will be responsible for safely transporting passengers on set routes and, occasionally, supporting school trips.\\n\\nYour primary duties will include:\\n\\n * Safe and timely collection and drop-off of passengers.\\n\\n * Conducting pre-journey vehicle checks (PCV) on the Vectare app.\\n\\n * Maintaining a professional and courteous manner with all passengers.\\n\\n * Adhering to all traffic laws and company safety policies.\\n\\nWe are looking for a driver who is available for shifts for the following periods: 06:00 – 08:30, 15:15 – 18:00 and 17.15-19.00, Monday – Friday term time only. Additional driving work for school trips may also be available outside of the core commuting hours.\\n\\nTo apply for this role, you must hold a valid, clean UK driving licence.\\n\\nYou will be excellent at time-keeping and will be reliable, patient, calm, and have a professional attitude.

A First Aid qualification or willingness to complete a course is desirable.\\n\\nBenefits:\\n\\nAs part of the GDST, the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:\\n\\n * Competitive terms and conditions of employment, and competitive salaries and pay progression\\n\\n * Membership of the GDST flexible pension scheme\\n\\n * 36-week school year (including INSET days) across 3 terms, with a 2-week half term in the Autumn\\n\\n * Access to extensive professional development opportunities and training grants for qualifications\\n\\n * Free life assurance benefit\\n\\n * Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured, offering free 24-hour counselling, wellbeing support and advice services\\n\\n * A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools\\n\\n * Free lunches for all staff during term time (equivalent to at least £900 per year)\\n\\n * In-school staff wellbeing activities such as yoga, fitness classes, wellbeing walks\\n\\n * Interest-free loans for training, computer purchase and travel season ticket loans\\n\\n * A Cycle to Work scheme\\n\\n * Good transport links and free parking\\n\\nAbout the School:\\n\\nNorthampton High School, part of the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST), is an independent girls' day school with a reputation for academic excellence, strong pastoral care and a wide breadth of extra-curricular activity. We offer a Nursery, Junior and Senior School across one site and we are proud to be at the forefront of education for girls and a strong voice in promoting opportunities for young women.\\n\\nThe GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. The GDST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.\\n\\nOur reference: SE4046\\n\\nVacancy: Part time MPV Driver\\n\\nLocation: Northampton\\n\\nSalary: £13.94 per hour plus £2.39 per hour holiday/bank holiday pay (equivalent to £26,088 FTE)\\n\\nHours: 26.5 per week, term time only\\n\\nRequired from: January 2026\\n\\nContract: Permanent\\n\\nSmart Hire are advertising on behalf of Northampton High School.\\n\\nINDSH