Driver, Handyperson
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Job Location:
Eastbourne - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Do you enjoy driving helping others and making a real difference in your community Were seeking a Driver/Handyperson to join our team supporting children in care and keeping our service running safely and efficiently.
In this role youll be responsible for driving allocated vehicles safely transporting service users between their homes and departmental establishments. Youll have direct responsibility for the wellbeing of service users while on the move and will also assist with general maintenance duties as directed by the Buildings Coordinator.
Well support you to complete Driver CPC training and assessment to obtain a Category D1 licence within a set timeframe. Once qualified youll be able to drive vehicles with up to 16 passenger seats up to 8 metres in length and tow trailers up to 750kg.
The people we are looking for in this vital position will:
Hold a full UK driving licence including D1 category or willingness to complete Driver CPC training and assessment.
The individual must be aged 23 or over and have held a full driving licence for at least 3 years without a fault claim or conviction.
Level 2 Property Maintenance qualification or willingness to complete Property.
Maintenance Operative (Level 2)apprenticeship which will be funded by the Council.
Have general repair experience and able to undertake minor redecoration tasks.
Ability to converse at ease with children and staff and provide advice in accurate spoken English.
Geographical knowledge of the county.
Ability to plan prioritise and use initiative with handyperson tasks working unsupervised with experience of using DIY tools.
As a driver/handyperson your consistent presence and support will help children who may have experienced trauma feel safe valued and can positively impact their emotional and social development.
To apply for this role please follow the Apply Now button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience education or personal interests.
Please download the Job Description & Person Specification for more information.
Interviews will take place in person Friday 31 October and Monday 3 November at Sorrel Drive Eastbourne.
Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status pagefor details.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on ourbenefits page.
For putting my skills to good use chose East Sussex.
There are a whole range of different skills people can bring to the role. I find the work very rewarding and enjoy the variety this type of work brings. -Gary Day Service Support Worker
Key Skills
- Inventory Control
- Basic Math
- Paratransit
- Tanker Experience
- Van Driver
- Box Truck Experience
- Commercial Driving
- Commercial Vehicle Experience
- Delivery Driver Experience
- Manual Transmission Experience
- Driving
- Heavy Lifting
About Company
Additional Information Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only. If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For fur ... View more
