Relief Driver
East Sussex County Council · Eastbourne, England
Relief Driver at East Sussex County Council, based in Eastbourne, England, paying £26,847 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £26,847 per annum
- Location
- Eastbourne, England
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 1 day ago
- Closes
- 20 Sep 2026
Reference 4027a4d3acf6f3e3bf1cb4b753a73bd0385c2cca
About the role
Job Description
Are you passionate about your local community? Do you enjoy driving, and being kept busy whilst supporting vulnerable people in achieving improved lives?
If you want to support older people to access the day centre and support them to maintain their social relationships and access community activities, apply now!
As a driver for Milton Grange Day Centre, you can make a real difference to a person’s life by transporting them to the service. We will require you to safely transport clients to and from the Day Centre. You will also be responsible for weekly and monthly checks on the vehicles, reporting any concerns to management, as well as keeping the bus clean and well-maintained in order to operate our professional service.
Download our day service leaflet, and applicant information to learn more.
We are looking for people who:
- Already have acquired D1 on their licence or be happy to take on the training to acquire this.
- Are good-natured, kind, and considerate.
- Are flexible with your approach to others.
- Have a minimum of 3 years driving experience.
- Are willing to undertake specific work-related training.
Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
To apply for this role please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above. When completing your application be sure to address how you meet the criteria as advertised above, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests.
For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI.
Interviews will take place within 3 weeks of the closing date in person at Milton Grange in Eastbourne. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See ourpriority status page for details.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
For an informal discussion, you can call or email the day services manager Laura on [phone removed] / [email removed]
People only really leave our team when they retire, which speaks for itself. Claire, Principal Road Safety Engineer
For work that makes a difference, choose East Sussex!
About us
Additional InformationThis post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
Reference: 4027a4d3acf6f3e3bf1cb4b753a73bd0385c2cca · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 20 Sep 2026 · Listed via East Sussex County Council
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