Site Services Assistant / Driver

Site Services Assistant / Driver National Star, Ullenwood GL539QU Full Time 37 hrs weekly, all year 52 weeks per year FTE £16500 - £18500 At National Star we do fantastically rewarding work, driven by our vision for a world in which people with disabilities are able to realise their potential as equal and active citizens in control of their lives. Working as part of the site services team you will provide a reliable response and effective maintenance service to ensure a safe and pleasant environment for our learners, residents and staff. As a maintenance assistant you will be able to complete basic repairs and assist on small projects. Whilst providing a professional and customer focused approach to every aspect of your work. You will have experience in a range of building trades and a good knowledge and understanding in Health and Safety. With this combined role we will also be looking to recruit a dynamic individual to work in our Site Services Transport team as a Minibus Driver on a split shift basis driving the staff bus. Duties will include vehicle safety checks, basic vehicle maintenance and vehicle cleaning. You will be an experienced minibus driver with category D1 on your driving licence and a good knowledge of the local area, you will also be confident to work independently. We are an inclusive organisation, therefore you will also support and facilitate opportunities for learning and personal development and employment for people with disabilities within site services. Benefits of working for us…. •Fantastic career development opportunities & comprehensive induction programme - theory and practical •Health Shield medical cover •Use of fitness suite and swimming pool and staff clubs such as badminton, arts & crafts and Zumba •Award winning training •Opportunity to purchase a TOTUM card •Employee Helpline •Contributory pension scheme •Employee discount at many travel & attractions, high street retailers, supermarkets, utilities and motoring and much more •Life insurance cover Important Information At National Star, we know the value of a diverse workforce, and welcome applications from all areas of the community. This includes those with disabilities, and we are a proud Disability Confident employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities. In 2018 National Star received an 'Outstanding' from Ofsted. Please note that all applicants will be expected to undertake a DBS Disclosure, and undergo the necessary employer checks. The level of disclosure to be applied for will be dependent on your job role and will be discussed with you during the recruitment process but is usually an enhanced level. Where appropriate, the adult and child barred lists will be checked and we will not employ anyone who appears on either of those registers. We prefer people to submit an online application as this helps support the charity in saving money. If you have a disability and need to apply using an alternative format, or if you have any technical problems with our recruitment system, please call the HR Team.