Academy Transport Driver – Casual
Location: Carrington Training Complex
Purpose: Transport players and staff to and from training sessions, matches, schools, and other venues across Greater Manchester and wider UK, providing a passenger service within the scheduled transport plan.
Role: Organized driver with safety, control and flexibility to work casual hours, including early mornings, evenings and weekends.
Requirements:
- Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri – Flexible hours between 05:00–09:00 and 13:00–23:00
- Wed – 07:00–21:00
- Weekends – as required by activity.
The Person
- Full, clean driving licence and experience with young/multiple passengers.
- Regular driving experience, including long distances.
- Qualified to drive 17‑seater, 9‑seater vehicles (category D1).
- Relevant MIDAS or PATS training (not essential, training will be provided).
- Flexible schedule—able to work mornings, evenings and weekends.
- Confident communicator with colleagues, players, parents and other stakeholders.
- Enhanced DBS and safeguarding training completed before employment commences.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness for MU fleet vehicles.
- Develop excellent working relationships with staff, players and parents.
- Ensure travel arrangements are completed and aligned with the planned route.
- Complete daily vehicle checks in line with transport regulations.
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Ability to use satellite navigation systems.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Experienced driver.
- Attention to detail.
- Over 25 years of age with at least 2 years’ driving experience.
- Clean driving licence.
Desirable
- Experience in transportation and travel arrangements.
- Basic knowledge of legal framework and driving legislation.
- Experience working with young people.
- Advanced or secure driving certification.
- D1 category on driving licence.
Equal Opportunities
Manchester United is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We undertake affirmative action to ensure equal opportunities for applicants and employees irrespective of background, ethnicity, race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other legally protected characteristics.
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