Job Description

Company Overview

Age UK Stafford & District is dedicated to creating a world where everyone can enjoy and embrace later life. We provide support, companionship, and advice to older people ensuring they receive the care and assistance they need. Our mission is driven by our commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults.

JOB PURPOSE:

Responsible to the Operations Manager for the transportation of service users, throughout the organisation, and the maintenance of vehicles within the established policies of Age UK Stafford & District.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITILY

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Direct Service

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Vehicle maintenance/security

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Administration

JOB DESCRIPTION :

1. Direct Service

1.1 Transport service users as required taking into consideration any disability or difficulties in mobility.

1.2 Ensure the comfort and safety of service users when embarking and

disembarking from the vehicle

2. Vehicle Maintenance/Security

2.1 Ensures minibuses are in a roadworthy condition.

2.2 Arranges minibus repairs, servicing, MOT checks, and other required checks.

2.3 Ensures that all vehicles are clean and tidy, maintain equipment and report any losses to the Operations Manager

2.4 Ensures security of vehicles.

2.5 Liaises/negotiates with local garage and other providers with regards to vehicle maintenance.

3. Administration

3.1 Plan effective routes for all vehicles to meet service users needs.

3.2 Ensures all legal requirements are met with regard to all vehicles in the ownership of Age UK Stafford & District.

3.3 Allocates service users to minibuses dependent on the area in which

they live.

3.4 Checks on fuel consumption/mileage of vehicles in conjunction with the

Operations Manager

3.5 Ensures that adequate records are kept and maintained - ie daily checks, time sheets.

3.6 Involved in the recruitment, training and supervision of transport staff.

3.7 Organises all transport provision ensuring vehicle and driver/escort availability

3.8 Periodically reviews activities within area of responsibility, with a view

to improving efficiency of methods and costs.

3.9 Attends team meetings as required

4.0 Liaise with the Operations Manager with regard to the purchase of

vehicles

4.1 Support Reception staff where appropriate

GENERAL INFORMATION

This job description does not claim to identify all tasks involved in the post but tries to outline the main tasks. It is expected that the post holder will have a flexible attitude towards working patterns and practices to meet the changing business needs of the organisation and the job description will be reviewed annually. Any variations will be consistent with the level of responsibility contained in the job description.

The post holder is required to attend and contribute to team meetings, supervision and appraisal sessions and attend training sessions relevant to the role.

If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of older people and have the driving skills we need, we invite you to apply today and join us in our mission at Age UK Stafford & District.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 16 per week

Benefits:

Free parking
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 08/11/2025
Reference ID: Trainee Senior Driver
Expected start date: 18/08/2025