Operative Driver

Salary: £24,309.07 per annum 

Location: Derry - Londonderry 

Contract/Hours: Permanent, full time (working 37 hours a week) 

Benefits:  

29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave  

Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities  

Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages  

Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover  

Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailers discounts.  

Vulnerable children in the UK need your help  

Wherever you work in the Action for Children family, you'll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK.  

Last year, we helped more than 687,000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning, we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive.  

Why Action for Children?  

Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It's the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives.  

About the service  

Our Waterside Family Centre plays an essential role in giving children and families the support they need. We help with practical things, like establishing a bedtime routine and encouraging children to do their homework. And we offer emotional support to cope with challenges like family breakdown, health problems and money worries. We also put families in touch with health visitors, midwives and speech and language therapists as well as provide parenting programmes, creches etc. 

How you'll help to create brighter futures 

Some key responsibilities of the Operative Driver role are:

• Undertaking general maintenance to buildings, outbuildings and gardens to keep them tidy, safe and fit for purpose e.g. changing light bulbs, fuses and other handyperson tasks i.e. paintwork, planting etc. 
• Being responsible for transporting families and / or service users to and from the service within the Derry – Londonderry area. 
• Complying with road regulations and legal requirements.  
• Record-keeping for the maintenance and upkeep of the buildings. 
• Record-keeping for, refuelling and cleaning the minibus. 
• Being a friendly face of the team who is happy to help. 

Let's talk about you  

Are you resilient and have a positive approach to change and challenge? We are looking for someone with a ‘can do’ attitude to join our team. Ideally you will have:  

• Good knowledge of basic maintenance needs  
• The ability to drive a 15-seater minibus, Cat D1 on licence. 
• A MIDAS qualification would be an advantage.  
• Ability to work to own initiative and suggest improvements where practical. 
• Knowledge and awareness of buildings management. 
• Current and valid driving licence. 
• Experience in a similar maintenance role is desirable. 

Please note: Interviews are planned to be held on Wednesday, 30th April 2025. 

Contact: Emma Goodwin on 01923 361725 or email us at recruitmentservice@actionforchildren.org.uk quoting reference 11080. 

Good to know  

Application Process 

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. 

There are five sections to complete: Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information, Equality & Diversity, Submission & Declaration. 

Talent Pool 

We know talent when we see it. But sometimes we find the right person but not for the right job. We'd love to keep your details for when the right job comes up. Let us know if you'd rather we didn't.  

Diversity, equality and inclusion 

At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.  

We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children. 

Don't meet every single requirement?  

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role within the Action for Children family.  

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Job Description

See below for further information about working with us:

Action for Children Employee Benefits

AfC Commitment Statement

Action for Children Northern Ireland Booklet