Purpose:
Manchester United Academy are looking for Academy Drivers with a professional background to work alongside a scheduled transport plan, to provide a passenger service for players & staff around the Greater Manchester area and wider UK. The primary role will be to transport players to and from training sessions.
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 passengersExperience of regular driving and also at long distancesQualified 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 requiredConfident communicating with colleagues, young people and their familiesWe will complete an Enhanced DBS & complete safeguarding training before employment commencesMaintain high standards of cleanliness for all MU fleet vehiclesDevelop excellent working relationships with staff, players, parents, and other key Manchester United Academy stakeholdersEnsure all travel arrangements are completed and in line with the planned route for the dayComplete daily vehicle checks in line with transport regulations
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience.
EssentialThe ability to use satellite navigation (satnav) systemsExcellent communication skillsExperienced driverAttention to detailMust be over the age of 25 with at least 2 years’ driving experienceClean driving licenseDesirableExperience in transportation and travel arrangements. Basic knowledge of legal framework & requirements around driving legislation.Experience working with young peopleAdvance or secure driving certificationD1 category on driving license
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