Bus Driver - Visitors Centre
Maghaberry, Lisburn
£15.03 per hour + £0.70 Prison Allowance | Saturday Rate £22.55 per hour + Allowance
2 Positions Available

Are you a reliable and customer-focused driver looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference within your local community?
We are currently recruiting 2 Bus Drivers to join the Visitors Centre team at Maghaberry Prison. This unique opportunity offers the chance to support families, visitors and professionals attending the prison while working as part of a welcoming and supportive team.
Available Positions
Driver 1
Wednesday & Thursday

• Wednesday: 8:30am - 5:15pm
• Thursday: 8:30am - 5:15pm

Driver 2
Wednesday, Thursday & One Saturday Per Month

• Wednesday: 8:30am - 5:15pm
• Thursday: 8:30am - 5:15pm
• One Saturday per month (rotating rota): 8:45am - 5:15pm

Additional hours may become available to provide cover for annual leave, sickness and operational requirements.
Pay Rates

• Wednesday: £15.03 per hour + £0.70 prison allowance
• Thursday: £15.03 per hour + £0.70 prison allowance
• Saturday: £22.55 per hour + £0.70 prison allowance

The Role
As a Bus Driver, you will:

• Safely transport visitors and professionals within the prison grounds
• Provide a friendly, welcoming and professional service at all times
• Support a positive and inclusive experience for visitors
• Carry out daily vehicle safety inspections and routine maintenance checks
• Maintain the cleanliness and presentation of the vehicle
• Liaise with prison staff and Visitors Centre personnel
• Complete required records and documentation
• Promote health and safety standards at all times

Essential Requirements

• Full clean UK Driving Licence
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to demonstrate empathy, professionalism and sensitivity when supporting individuals impacted by the criminal justice system
• Health & Safety or First Aid qualification, or willingness to complete within the first 6 months

Licence Training Available
Applicants who do not currently hold a Category D PCV Licence and CPC qualification must be willing to obtain these within 8 weeks of appointment. Full training costs will be covered by the employer.
Desirable

• Previous passenger transport or bus driving experience
• Experience working within a team environment

Benefits

• Employer pension contribution of 9%
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Additional hours available where operationally required
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference supporting visitors and families

Compliance Requirements
The successful candidate will be required to complete:

• Basic Access NI Check
• Northern Ireland Prison Service Security Clearance

Applicants must be aged 18 years or over.
If you're looking for a rewarding driving role that combines customer service, responsibility and community impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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