The role

To undertake the transport bus driving operations for the Highland Wildlife Park, including the driving of the RZSS Highland Wildlife Park staff transport bus, shuttle bus, reserve tours bus (8-seater vehicle) and performing drivers’ maintenance checks, fuelling, and assisting with route planning.

There are multiple roles available, on a fixed term, temporary basis. The role is expected to last until 31 August 2024 and will cover our 7-day operations Monday – Sunday.

Full time and part time options are available, there are 3 positions available at either 12, 18 or 37.5 hours per week.

Some of the things you’ll do:

Drive the bus to/from agreed pick up points as required, maintaining records of driving hours, distance travelled, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, health & safety regulations.
Undertake fuelling, oil checks and regular maintenance checks.
Keeping appropriate records and reporting maintenance requirements to enable them to be dealt with as appropriate.
Perform a daily check of the vehicle prior to driving.
Work with the Visitor Experience Team Leader to prepare an appropriate route plan for journeys, taking account of road conditions (incl. height restrictions), weather, fuel needs and staffing numbers.
Contribute to day-to-day route planning and discussion.
Maintain the overall tidiness and cleanliness of the bus, both internally and externally.
Ensure the bus and its contents are made secure when parked (either at Highland Wildlife Park, during promotional trips or at home address if required to take bus home).
Ensure compliance with RZSS’s policies, procedures and guidelines, together with all relevant regulatory and statutory requirements.

What we’re looking for:

Full current driving licence
Ability to identify and solve problems e.g. route changes / weather etc.
Ability to keep accurate records e.g. driving hours, mileage, fuel use and expenditure

Please see the role profile for further information on what the role involves and essential/desirable criteria.

Salary is £23,400 per annum, pro-rated to hours worked

Shortlisting of applications and interviews for this position will take place while the advert is live; the advert will close once a successful candidate has been found. Interested candidates are therefore encouraged to submit applications as quickly as possible.