Heritage Transport Driver
Location: Dudley, West Midlands
Pay rate: £13.00 per hour
Contract: Part-Time, Permanent
Hours: 15.5 hours per week (peak season) and 6.75 hours per week (off-peak) - including weekends, evenings and Bank Holidays
Our client is seeking a Heritage Transport Driver to join their Historic Character team. Being home to the world's largest collection of Black Country manufactured vehicles, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Transport Driver to get behind the wheel of some of the most iconic vehicles in the Black Country.
They are currently developing stories that explore the experiences of people with heritage from South Asia and the Caribbean.
They are interested in hearing from anyone who may have knowledge and be able to share, engage and inform their visitors of migration experiences arriving from the above regions and working in the Black Country during the 1940s, 50s and 60s. If you feel able to engage with their visitors in telling authentic migration stories from the Black Country of this time, they would like to hear from you!
What will you be doing?
• Driving a variety of their heritage vehicles with adherence to safety procedures.
• Providing banksman support to direct vehicle movement on and around the site.
• Engaging knowledgeably and respectfully with their visitors to reflect lived experiences of the Black Country.
• Collaborating with a variety of teams to achieve inclusive customer service to all visitors.
What are we looking for?
• Full Clean UK Driving Licence.
• Experience as a transport driver.
• Inclusive and respectful customer service skills.
• Engaging personalities, able to interact enthusiastically with our visitors.
• Able to work cohesively as part of a team.
• Flexible approach to work.
Who are they?
They are an award-winning 31-acre open-air museum. Throughout their 47-year history, their aim has always been clear: Inspiring your discovery of the Black Country. They ensure that the revolutionary story of the Black Country's industrial landscape – the first ever of its kind in the UK – is celebrated by generations.
What can you expect?
• Unique Working environment: The Museum hosts seasonal, themed, and high-profile events, as well as being regularly used for TV and Film locations
• Opportunity to learn new skills
• Competitive rewards & benefits
• Supportive & inclusive work culture
• Positive attitude to work-life balance
What are you waiting for? Begin your Black Country Journey now and apply using your most up-to-date CV.
They are an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment that celebrates the richness of the human experience. They are dedicated to eliminating bias and discrimination at every stage and encourage applicants to get in touch should they require reasonable adjustments during the interview process. They welcome applications from underrepresented groups and believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.
Their commitment to safeguarding includes implementing robust safer recruitment procedures to assess the suitability of individuals applying for roles that involve work with children and adults who may be at risk of harm.
Closing date: 24 August 2025
Interviews are expected to take place within 7 days of the closing date, adjustments will be made should successful candidates be unable to attend.
As they say in the Black Country, tara-a-bit!
You may also have experience in the following roles: Museum Transport Operator, Heritage Vehicle Driver, Historic Transport Specialist, Museum Site Driver, Vintage Vehicle Operator, Heritage Collections Driver, Museum Fleet Driver, Historic Vehicle Attendant, Transport Museum Operator, Preservation Vehicle Driver, etc.
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