Overview
We are recruiting a Minibus Driver to join our YMCA East Surrey team. The role involves operating the YMCA East Surrey minibus and ensuring a safe and enjoyable journey for the children and young people we support.
Description
Our mission is to provide opportunities for people to develop to their full potential, with a focus on children and young people and those who are vulnerable, have a disability or face disadvantage. This part-time role requires a category D1 licence with experience of driving a large vehicle and prior experience of supporting children and young people. Working hours are term time to support after-school club pickups from 14:45 to 16:15, Monday to Friday, with potential for additional work on disability playschemes on term-time Saturdays. Our disability playschemes also run Monday to Friday during the school holidays.
Responsibilities
* To drive a YMCA East Surrey Minibus
* To be responsible for the safety, comfort and welfare of children and staff while on the bus
* To adhere to YMCA East Surrey’s Safeguarding policies and procedure and attend relevant safeguarding training.
* To carry out driver’s daily and weekly vehicle checks, and to carry out basic maintenance
* To report any vehicle defects, faults, incidents and accidents
* To be responsible for the cleanliness of vehicles, inside and out and ensuring the vehicle is in a clean and roadworthy condition before and after use
* To refuel vehicles as required
* To maintain accurate records of vehicle usage
* To maintain and help to promote a good company image, working attire should be worn at all times and kept in a clean and tidy condition
* To work within health and safety guidelines and other guidelines that may be issued from time to time
* To undertake any other associated duties as required by the CYP Coordinators or Facilities Manager
* To assist in the promotion of the services, including leaflet distribution when required
* To support play/youth workers and volunteers with their roles
Qualifications
* Category D1 licence and experience of driving a large vehicle
* Experience of supporting children and young people
Working hours
Term time, to support after-school club pickups 14:45 – 16:15 Monday to Friday, with potential for additional work on disability playschemes on term time Saturdays. Our disability playschemes also run Monday to Friday during the school holidays.
Pay
£12.70 per hour
Benefits
* Be part of a long-standing and well-respected charity
* Discounted childcare for permanent employees
* Gym membership and free access to all leisure facilities for permanent employees
* Eligibility for Blue Light Discount Retail Card
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* 6.6 weeks annual leave which increases after 2 years continuous service, or 14.54% holiday pay for casual staff
* Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme
* On site parking
Application details
Closing date: 26 September 2025
To apply: Please scroll down the page to the application form. Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Safeguarding and inclusion
YMCA East Surrey requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the Children’s and Adults’ barred lists) check, along with reference checks.
Inclusive workplace
We are committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion and to supporting our people to ensure our culture is consistent with this commitment.
Accessibility
If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact recruitment@ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk
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