Sessional Driver

Job type: Sessional Minibus Driver

Salary: £10.42 per hour

Closing date: 07/06/2023

Post title: Sessional Driver

(Reference: SMB487)

Hours: Sessional

Salary: £10.42 per hour

Company Name: SMB College Group

Based at Stephenson Campus, Coalville

The SMB College Group is a highly successful FE college, formed of two merged and reputable colleges – Stephenson College and Brooksby Melton College. Specialising in land-based, technical, trade and creative arts, we provide an extensive curriculum from Agriculture to Animal Care, Construction to Sport, Hair & Beauty to Care. We are an innovative and highly responsive centre for education and training with campuses in Coalville, Melton Mowbray and Brooksby. SMB College Group work with some fantastic industry partners to ensure they provide the skills needed now and in the future.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the College for a Sessional Driver to join the team.

Working in this role you will transport students between the College and the local area and carry out other driving as required.

You will operate Health & Safety procedures with all College equipment and materials whilst ensuring the vehicle is kept clean and tidy at all times and reporting any necessary maintenance of vehicles.

In return, you can expect the opportunity to work with an organisation that is committed to the ongoing development of its people. You will have a passion for innovation, bringing new ideas and embedding new technologies into the learning environment.

We offer a wide range of benefits including:

• Career Average Pension Scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme)
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata and included in your hourly rate of pay)
• Onsite free parking at all campuses
• Professional development
• Onsite gym at Coalville and Brooksby
• EAP Scheme
• Discounted Healthcare plan

To apply for this position, please complete an online application form.

Should you wish to have an informal conversation about the roles, the working environment and progression opportunities please contact Allison Boyd on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Closing Date: Noon, Wednesday 7 June 2023

We value the commitments you may have outside of work and aim to support the professional and personal wellbeing of everyone at The SMB Group. Our benefits include generous annual leave, a contributory pension scheme and an employee assistance programme. We also offer flexible working such as part time hours, job share and sessional contracts as well as a variety of professional development opportunities.

We strive to be an equal opportunities employer and actively welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Due to the Home Office and UK Visas & Immigration requirements on immigration and Right to Work in the UK, we can only accept job applications from Non EEA applicants whose status allows them to work and reside in the UK with no restrictions. We are unable provide applicants with sponsorship to work and reside in the UK.

As a Disability Confident Employer we are committed to a positive approach to employing and retaining disabled people. Disabled applicants will be guaranteed an interview where they demonstrate that they meet the essential selection criteria.

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please note, all applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.