We're looking for friendly, reliable and experienced drivers to join our team and help deliver community transport services across Renfrewshire.

This is a great opportunity to join a growing local charity, working with a friendly team and making a real difference in our communities.

The opportunities

• Pay: £14.40 per hour (gross, before tax) for employed positions.

• Hours and working arrangements: We're recruiting for part-time positions, initially around 16 hours per week, with the potential for up to 32 hours per week. We are also open to considering sessional or freelance arrangements for suitable applicants.

• Location: Based in Paisley, covering Renfrewshire.

• Start date: As soon as possible.

• Contract: Employed positions are initially fixed-term until 31 March 2027, with the possibility of extension subject to future funding and a satisfactory review.

What you'll be doing

• Driving a range of vehicles, including our automatic electric minibus, manual diesel minibus and, occasionally, cars.

• Carrying out passenger and non-passenger trips as required, in support of RCT's services and operations.

• Taking responsibility for passenger safety, comfort and courtesy throughout each journey.

• Assisting passengers where required, including boarding and alighting.

• Maintaining high standards of safe and responsible driving.

• Ensuring vehicles are kept clean, tidy and presentable, both inside and out.

• Carrying out routine vehicle safety checks, reporting defects and supporting general vehicle maintenance.

• Maintaining and updating accurate paperwork and online system records as required.

• Working alongside our staff and volunteers to provide a high-quality community transport service.

What we're looking for

• A full, clean UK driving licence with D1 entitlement (essential).

• Due to our vehicle insurance requirements, applicants must be aged between 25 and 74 inclusive and have a minimum of two years' driving experience.

• A safe, responsible and confident approach to driving.

• Good communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in English with passengers, staff and volunteers.

• A friendly, patient and helpful attitude.

• Reliability, punctuality and flexibility.

• Willingness to undertake MiDAS training and any other training required for the role.

Previous experience in passenger transport or community transport, and knowledge of the Renfrewshire area, would be advantageous but aren't essential.

Pre-employment checks

Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, driving licence verification and PVG checks where the role requires PVG scheme membership.