Casual Minibus Driver

6 months ago

Taunton, United Kingdom Field Studies Council Full time

Need some extra income but can’t commit to permanent hours? Work for us on a casual basis.
- ** Drive to beautiful locations Be surrounded by nature**:

- **Enjoy having the flexibility to work casually, shifts will be offered as and when they arise**:

- ** You can choose to accept or decline shifts based on your availability**:

- ** You’ll be paid £12.14 per hour worked.**

**Love where you work**

At the Field Studies Council we promise to get people outdoors, provide high quality learning and encourage positive wellbeing. We’re all about creating outdoor learning experiences and opportunities that inspire everyone to be curious, knowledgeable, passionate and caring about the environment.

Established in 1943, our network of Learning Locations provides day and residential courses for all ages, from young children to retired adults, from schools and communities throughout the UK, reaching many others through our publications and community-based programmes.

**What you’ll be doing**

As our casual minibus driver, you will be driving our students and other course participants to and from outdoor learning locations in the local area. We have a 17 seat Ford Transit, and a 9 seat Ford Tourneo, and on occasions also hire additional minibuses, so you will need to be confident to drive a range of vehicles.

It will be your responsibility to take the necessary precautions to ensure the safety of your passengers. This will include making sure all passengers are present, seated and wearing their seatbelts before commencing a journey.

Please review the vacancy pack to see the full responsibilities of this position.

**Where you’ll be based**

Just 30 minutes from Taunton, Field Studies Council Nettlecombe Court is situated in a secluded valley at the eastern edge of Exmoor National Park. The house is a striking example of a Tudor and Georgian country mansion set within its own grounds.

The centre can accommodate approximately 120 people. This is spread across two single bedrooms, three twin rooms and 18 dormitory rooms which vary in size from 4-12 beds.

**Who we’re looking for**

You will have a full valid driving license with a D1 minibus entitlement. In addition to:

- A great work ethic where aptitude and attitude are key
- A flexible and adaptive approach, with the ability to use your own initiative
- A professional manner in all that you do
- An empathy with the aims and objectives of Field Studies Council

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please call Daniel House on 01984 640320

**Applications will be considered on arrival and interviews arranged accordingly.**

We want to create a world where **everyone feels connected to the environment** so they can enjoy the benefits it gives and make choices that help protect it.

As an Investors in People charity, we realise that to achieve our vision we need diverse teams of staff who have a wide range of skills, a real passion for the work of the charity and pride in their role within it. No matter what role you perform at the FSC, everyone can make a difference and every role is vital to delivering our mission and vision **if this inspires you, we would love to hear from you.**

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