Academy Transport Driver - Casual at Manchester United

The Role:

• We are looking for organised drivers, with the ability to work safely and within the rules set out in our Transport Policy. Hours will be flexible and on a casual basis.
• The service is required to provide transport between schools, the training base, match venues and home respectively between the following hours typically:
• Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri – Flexible hours between 05:00 & 09:00, 13.00 & 23:00
• Wed – 07:00-21:00
• Weekends – Requirement dependant on activities.

The Person:

• Full, clean driving license, with experience of driving young/multiple passengers
• Experience of regular driving and also at long distances
• Qualified to drive 17-seater, 9-seater vehicles (category D1).
• Relevant MIDAS training or PATS training (Not essential, training will be provided)
• Flexible to meet the demands of the schedule and can work mornings, evenings and weekends when required
• Confident communicating with colleagues, young people and their families
• We will complete an Enhanced DBS & complete safeguarding training before employment commences
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness for all MU fleet vehicles
• Develop excellent working relationships with staff, players, parents, and other key Manchester United Academy stakeholders
• Ensure all travel arrangements are completed and in line with the planned route for the day
• Complete daily vehicle checks in line with transport regulations

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience.
Essential

• The ability to use satellite navigation (satnav) systems
• Excellent communication skills
• Experienced driver
• Attention to detail
• Must be over the age of 25 with at least 2 years’ driving experience
• Clean driving license

Desirable

• Experience in transportation and travel arrangements.
• Basic knowledge of legal framework & requirements around driving legislation.
• Experience working with young people
• Advance or secure driving certification
• D1 category on driving license