Magpies is a charitable company that supports adults with learning disabilities.
We offer a wide range of activities to enable our members to have fun, learn new skills, grow and live more independent and fulfilling lives.
About the role
We are currently looking for an exceptional person to join our team as a Driver.
The successful person will deliver a high-quality transport service for our members between their homes and our centre in Ovenden, Halifax.
This is a permanent position for 15 hour per week covering the following hours from 8.30am-10.00am and from 2.30pm – 4.00pm, Monday to Friday.
Salary: £12.68ph - £13.27ph (£ £10,350.60)
Benefits:
* 26 Days' annual holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
* Contributory pension scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Blue Light Card
* Cycle to Work Scheme
About You
You will have:
* A Full UK Driving Licence (A clean driver's licence is preferred).
* 2 full years of driving experience and be over the age of 21 due to insurance restrictions.
* You will be confident in driving a variety of vehicles including manual/automatic, long wheel/short wheel based.
* A good understanding of Health and Safety, Safeguarding and First Aid regulations and procedures.
* Ability to demonstrate initiative, self-motivation and resourcefulness.
* Ability to work in a calm, friendly, patient and tolerant manner at a pace appropriate to the needs of the individual.
* Good knowledge of the Calderdale area would be beneficial.
* Understanding of the needs of people with Learning Disabilities/additional needs.
* Willingness to learn and undertake training.
* Willingness to be flexible.
How to Apply
If you feel that you have what it takes to be our next Driver we would love to hear from you
Please visit our website to download the application pack Or call us to request one –
Please note CV's will not be accepted.
Completed application forms must be sent to or can be posted to Magpies, Unit 15, Calderdale Business Park, Club Lane, Halifax HX2 8DB.
Closing date: Monday 13th October 2025 at 4pm
Interviews will take place: W/C Monday 20th October 2025
We reserve the right to close the application process ahead of the advertised deadline should we receive sufficient interest.
Magpies will use the information provided by you to process your application for employment. We will treat all personal information with the utmost confidentiality and in line with current data protection legislation. In particular you should note that all applicant details will be kept on file for 6 months whether you are successful or otherwise unless you explicitly instruct us to destroy your record.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Magpies office at
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £12.68 per hour
Expected hours: 15 per week
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
* Store discount
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 20/10/2025