Hollybank Trust
Driver/Caretaker (Rowan Court)
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Role: Driver/Caretaker
Hours: Full-time
Location: Holmfirth (HD9 3TQ)
Salary: £12.74/hr
About the Role:
We are looking for a reliable, proactive and flexible Driver / Caretaker to join our team. This is a varied and rewarding role combining transport duties with general maintenance and caretaking responsibilities, supporting the smooth day-to-day running of our service.
You will play a key role in ensuring the safety, comfort and wellbeing of the people we support by providing safe transport and maintaining a clean, safe, and well-functioning environment.
All successful candidates will be subject to a DVLA check.
Key Responsibilities:
Driving Duties
- Safely transport service users, staff, and visitors as required
- Ensure all journeys are planned efficiently and carried out in a timely manner
- Carry out daily vehicle checks and ensure vehicles are clean, roadworthy, and well maintained
- Report any vehicle defects or incidents promptly
- Support passengers with boarding, seating and exiting vehicles in a safe and respectful manner
- Adhere to all road safety regulations and organisational policies
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Caretaking & Maintenance Duties
- Carry out basic maintenance tasks (e.g. minor repairs, decorating, furniture assembly)
- Ensure the building, grounds and facilities are clean, safe and well maintained
- Conduct routine health & safety checks and report hazards or faults
- Support with moving and handling furniture and equipment as required
- Oversee external contractors and assist with site access where needed
- Maintain stock of maintenance supplies and equipment
Person Specification - Essential:
- Full UK driving licence (appropriate category for required vehicles)
- Good driving record and confident driving ability
- Basic practical skills in maintenance and DIY tasks
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Understanding of health & safety practices
What We Offer:
- Access to nationally recognized qualifications
- 28 days of training in the first year
- 24/7 support with mental health and wellbeing
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Life insurance style policy
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
- Onsite food and coffee shop (Mirfield site only)
- Quarterly coffee mornings and annual celebrations
- Discount and reward portal
- Staff recognition awards
- Level Pay- Early access to wages
- Increasing annual leave with length of service
- Enhanced rates of pay for overtime and bank holidays
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We will pay for your initial DBS check, unless you have a portable DBS, however, if you leave the Trust voluntarily within the first 12 months £58.90 will be deducted from your final salary payment.
Unfortunately, we are not able to offer sponsorship to work in the UK. All candidates must have at least 6 months of work experience in the UK, in any sector.
Hollybank Trust is committed to Safeguarding vulnerable people, and our Safer Recruitment process requires all employees to have an Enhanced DBS check and reference checks in line with our Recruitment & Selection policy.
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