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Weekend Transport & Mobility Coordinator

32 hours per week or 2 x 16 hours per week subject to negotiation
(covering Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays)

Salary £12.71 per hour (salary review due in April)

Based in Winchester

Would you like to join a local charity committed to making life better for everyone?

Would you like to support your community by helping to provide transport and mobility services for those people who find it difficult to access public transport? 

We have a new exciting opportunity for a Transport & Mobility Coordinator to support our weekend services including Shopmobility in Winchester.

Part of your job is to support the Transport Team Leader North in providing an efficient, punctual, safe and high quality transport service for users travelling to and from locations throughout Winchester and further afield. The other aspect of this role is to support Community First Mobility Manager in delivering all aspects of the Shopmobility Service in Winchester and to work supportively with the wider Community First Shopmobility group.

We can offer you the following in addition to a competitive salary:

• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time staff)
• Excellent training
• Friendly atmosphere
• Supportive working environment
• Free parking

To preview and download the job description and person specification please click below:

Weekend Transport and Mobility Coordinator JD & PS.

To apply please send your CV (and CF Equality-and-diversity-monitoring-form 5.2021) to recruitment@cfirst.org.uk

For further details or an informal discussion please contact Alex Barrett, Chief Operating Officer, alex.barrett@cfirst.org.uk, 07384110245.

Please note an enhanced DBS check is required for this role

Applications will be considered as they are received so don’t delay in applying

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Community Transport Minibus Drivers

Fixed hours up to 37.5 per week and casual contracts

Salary £12.51 per hour + 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time staff) or holiday pay for casual staff.

Based in Fareham

Would you like to join a local charity committed to making life better for everyone?

Would you like to support your community by helping to provide transport services for those people who find it difficult to access public transport? 

Community First, covering Basingstoke, East Hampshire, Fareham, Gosport, Havant, New Forest and Winchester, is seeking to recruit Community Transport Minibus Drivers to cover various contracts including school contracts in Fareham.  Casual contracts with flexible hours by negotiation.

Competitive salary of £12.51 per hour and benefits including 25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time staff).  Training given to successful applicants including training on processes adhering to government guidelines to ensure the safety of staff and users.  Applicants must have the following:

• Full Driving Licence with D1 category code
• For insurance purposes be over 25 years of age

To preview and download the Job Description/Person Specification please click below:

Driver JD & Person Spec 3.25

To apply please send your CV (and CF Equality-and-diversity-monitoring-form 5.2021) to recruitment@cfirst.org.uk

For an informal discussion about the role please ring Jenny Gerrard, Transport Team Leader South on 07467941003.

Please note applications will be considered as they are received until the vacancies have been filled.

Please note these posts require an enhanced Disclosure Barring Scheme check.

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Minibus Driver – Demand Responsive Transport (DRT)
Drivers Wanted – Join Our Exciting New Service!

Fixed hours or casual contracts

Are you a driver looking for a rewarding role in your community?

Community First is recruiting Minibus Drivers for an innovative Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) service, funded by Hampshire County Council and operated by Community First.

Pompey Link is an on-demand and pre-bookable local minibus service. It links Paulsgrove and Port Solent, an area of the city which is not currently served by any other bus connections.

This is your chance to be part of a service transforming local transport in your community.

Your Role

You will be responsible for:

• Driving our modern minibuses and vehicles safely and professionally
• Using tablet technology to follow schedules and route maps for passenger pick-ups and drop-offs
• Providing excellent customer service and representing Community First positively at all times
• Assisting passengers on and off the vehicle when required

Shift Details

• Pay: £12.51 per hour, plus £2.24 per hour for unsocial hours worked
• Casual contract: casual hours covering a rolling 6-week rota (Monday to Saturday) Shifts of 9 or 10 hours
• Fixed term contract: initially to 31 March 2027 Shifts of 9 or 10 hours, with alternate Saturdays – average 28.5 hours per week
• On-site parking
• Supportive team environment
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays – pro rata for part time staff (Holiday pay for casual contracts)

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Valid full driving licence with D1 category
• For insurance purposes, applicants must be over 25 years of age
• This post requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• A customer-focused attitude
• Good communication skills

Desirable:

• Previous driving or transport industry experience

Be Part of Something Bigger – Apply Today!

Join Community First and help provide an essential service for local communities while enjoying a stable and rewarding driving role.

To preview and download the Job Description and Person Specification, please click below:

Driver JD & Person Spec 12.2025 (Pompey Link)

To apply, please send your CV to:
recruitment@cfirst.org.uk

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
Sayonara Anderson, DDRT Service Manager
0333 015 1271 (option 4)

Please note: Applications will be considered as they are received until the vacancies have been filled.

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Community Transport Minibus Driver

Part time role 10 hours per week (2 days – Tuesday and Wednesday)

Working day 9.00am to 3.00pm each day with unpaid 1 hour for lunch

Salary £12.51 per hour

Based in Bordon, East Hampshire

Would you like to join a local charity committed to making life better for everyone?

Would you like to support your community by helping to provide transport services for those people who find it difficult to access public transport? 

Community First is seeking to recruit a Community Transport Minibus Driver to cover contracts in East Hampshire travelling from Bordon to Alton and Petersfield. This role for 2 days per week could fit around other roles and responsibilities.

Competitive salary of £12.51 per hour and benefits.  Training given to successful applicants.  Applicants must have the following:

• Full Driving Licence with D1 category code
• For insurance purposes, be over 25 years of age

To preview and download the Job Description/Person Specification please click below:

Driver JD & Person Spec 7.2023

To apply please send your CV to recruitment@cfirst.org.uk

For an informal discussion about the role please ring Alex Barrett, Chief Operating Officer, 07384110245.

Please note applications will be considered as they are received until the vacancies have been filled.

Please note these posts requires an enhanced Disclosure Barring Scheme check.

Apply now

Community Transport Minibus Driver

Part time average 10.5 hours per week (Weekends)

Salary £14.75 per hour

Based in Basingstoke

Would you like to join a local charity committed to making life better for everyone?

Would you like to support your community by helping to provide transport services for those people who find it difficult to access public transport? 

Community First is seeking to recruit a Community Transport Minibus Driver to cover weekends (shifts between 9am – 4pm).

Competitive salary of £12.51 per hour (plus £2.24 per hour for hours worked at weekends) and benefits.  Training given to successful applicants but ideally you will have some driving experience.  Applicants must have the following:

• Full Driving Licence with D1 category code (for exceptional candidates D1 training may be available for those without a D1)
• For insurance purposes, be over 25 years of age

To preview and download the Job Description/Person Specification please click below:

Driver JD PS weekend Bstoke

To apply please send your CV (and CF Equality-and-diversity-monitoring-form 5.2021) to recruitment@cfirst.org.uk

For an informal discussion about the role please ring Alex Barrett, Chief Operating Officer, 07384110245.

Please note applications will be considered as they are received until the vacancy has been filled.

Please note this post requires an enhanced Disclosure Barring Scheme check.

Apply now

Community Transport Minibus Driver – Andover

Casual & fixed term contracts

Salary £12.51 plus £2.24 per hour unsocial hours + 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time staff) or holiday pay for casual staff.

Would you like to join a local charity committed to making life better for everyone?

Community First, covering Andover, Basingstoke, East Hampshire, Fareham, Gosport, Havant, New Forest and Winchester, is seeking to recruit Community Transport Minibus Drivers to support our Andover service.  Average of 20.5 hours per week worked on shift pattern or flexible hours by negotiation.

We are looking for the following:

Drivers on a fixed or casual contract to support this new service for Andover and the wider Northern Test Valley area offering local, flexible bus journeys in areas with no public transport, connecting Andover and the surrounding villages.

Competitive salary of £12.51 per hour plus £2.24 per hour for unsocial hours worked. Other benefits including 25 days + Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time staff) or holiday pay for casual staff.  Training given to successful applicants including training to ensure the safety of staff and users.  Applicants must have the following:

• Full Driving Licence with D1 category code
• For insurance purposes, be over 25 years of age

To preview and download the Job Description/Person Specification please click below:

Driver JD & Person Spec 6.2025

To apply please send your CV (and CF Equality-and-diversity-monitoring-form 5.2021) to recruitment@cfirst.org.uk

For an informal discussion about the role please ring Sayonara Anderson, DDRT Service Manager, on 0333 015 1271 (option 4).

Please note applications will be considered as they are received until the vacancies have been filled.

Please note this post requires an enhanced Disclosure Barring Scheme check.

Apply now

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Do you enjoy driving? Do you have some free time? Would you like to be involved in your local community? Come and volunteer for Community First and make a difference in your local area.

We need volunteer drivers to help transport passengers to activities such as lunch clubs and social activities.

One of our volunteers commented: “Our lives are busy and it can be hard to find the time to volunteer, but the benefits can be really great if you find a place and job you enjoy.  Volunteering your time can enhance your life in a variety of ways, those that benefit from your help will be happy you did no matter the reason.”

You will need a clean full driving licence with D1 category to drive a minibus. MiDAS Training can also be provided for suitable drivers and mileage expenses paid. To find out more please visit:

Our Volunteer First page

Our Volunteer Drivers page on our website

Our Transport Service runs in Basingstoke, East Hampshire, Fareham and Gosport, Havant, Winchester and Eastleigh.

Apply now