Mini Bus Driver

Part‑Time Minibus Driver – Balfour Winery

Location: Balfour Winery, Staplehurst, Kent, TN12 0HT
Hours: Part‑time, Friday–Sunday (as required)
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Vehicles: 7‑seater electric minibus & 17‑seater diesel minibus
Licence Requirement: Cat D1 driving licence essential

The Role

Balfour Winery is looking for a reliable, safety‑focused Part‑Time Minibus Driver to support guest transport around the winery, between our sites, to and from The Winemaker’s Pub in Goudhurst, and to and from Marden Station. This role suits someone who enjoys meeting people, takes pride in safe driving, and can adapt to varying weekend schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate both a 7‑seater electric minibus and a 17‑seater diesel minibus
• Transport guests around the winery and between our other sites
• Provide a friendly, professional welcome to our guests
• Ensure vehicles are kept clean, charged/fuelled, and ready for use
• Follow all road safety regulations and winery transport procedures
• Assist with occasional event‑related transport needs

Requirements

• Cat D1 driving licence (required to drive a 17‑seater minibus)
• Strong awareness of passenger safety and comfort
• Confident driving larger vehicles
• Availability Friday, Saturday and Sunday when required
• Professional, calm and customer‑focused attitude
• Reliability and punctuality are essential

What We Offer

• £12.71 per hour
• Work within one of Kent’s most respected wineries
• Supportive team environment
• Varied weekend work in beautiful surroundings
• Training on vehicle procedures and winery operations
• Discounts at Balfour Winery and Balfour pubs

We welcome applications from a diverse range of individuals and will consider any reasonable adjustments to support candidates during the recruitment process. Please email [email protected] for more information.