Driver

Hartpury University and College, Gloucester

Driver

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Hartpury University and College, Gloucester

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 days ago, 24 Aug | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: 6331e32b136041508b00f7ca75344e3e

Location ref: Gloucester

Full Job Description

  • Safely transport students to and from designated collection points, adhering to agreed timetables for morning and evening routes.
  • Ensure the safety, comfort, and wellbeing of all passengers at all times.
  • Conduct routine daily and weekly vehicle inspections, reporting any issues and carrying out basic maintenance as required.
  • Maintain vehicles to a high standard of cleanliness and roadworthiness, both internally and externally.
  • Promptly report vehicle defects, faults, incidents, and accidents to the appropriate transport or maintenance personnel.
  • Refuel vehicles as required and ensure they are ready for operational use.
  • Act as a positive ambassador for the organisation, maintaining a professional image and excellent standards of conduct while operating branded vehicles.

    Hold a full, clean driving licence with D1 and PCV entitlement.
  • Possess a valid Driver CPC card (training can be provided if required).
  • Demonstrate a good understanding of safeguarding and its importance within an educational environment.
  • Have experience in a similar driving or passenger transport role.
  • Be committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and passenger welfare.
  • Have excellent reliability, punctuality, and time management skills.
  • Display a professional and approachable manner when interacting with students, colleagues, and members of the public.

    Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK's leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas. Our passionate, innovative business culture and strong support networks make Hartpury an exceptional place to develop professionally and progress your career.

    We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:
  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
  • Generous pension scheme Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
  • Employee Discounts Scheme
  • Onsite fitness facilities
  • Support for continuous professional development
  • Flexible working opportunities available
  • Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
  • Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme, launching in 2026
  • Free entry to seasonal events on campus
  • Access to a free shuttle bus (Gloucester routes)

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/driver-127251368