Driver​/Handyperson - Highfields

We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made – please note that this also includes any CV uploaded. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.

Kirklees

Adults & Health

Adults Social Care Operation

32

1

Huddersfield and surrounding areas

Permanent

3

£21,445

Do you want a job with a high level of satisfaction? Are you a caring person? Do you enjoy making people happy and feel safe? Then we have the perfect role for you!

Highfields is a day service for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. Service users come to our safe, informal, and friendly place to meet others and take part in activities that will help maintain their life skills. It also gives family members and carers a break from their caring roles. The centre is warm and welcoming, with different bases for service users including Poppy, Bluebell, Jasmine and Daisy.

All bases are decorated with colourful and engaging artwork with some being allergy free zones. We also have an amazing garden for service users, with a greenhouse, sensory walk, and seating area. Service users also enjoy the café and communal area for activities, the sensory and therapy rooms available.

“This is a job for life. It is challenging and rewarding, and you can really make a difference to a service user’s life.”

We are seeking someone with a ‘can-do’ attitude who can undertake basic maintenance of buildings and grounds.

The working pattern is usually between 8am - 10am and 3pm - 5pm Monday to Friday.

• Maintenance of Equipment and Buildings
• Porterage
• Driver Duties
• Miscellaneous

Due to the manual nature of this job a good level of fitness is essential as is the ability and license to drive a light goods vehicle.

You must hold a full and valid manual driving licence – with category D1. You must also be willing to undertake and pass the Kirklees Council driving test and travel between sites using a Council vehicle. A D1 licence is preferable, however, if you do not hold a D1 an expectation of completing the full D1 driver assessment training is required once in post.

Our employees are at the very heart of the services we provide to the community, to help us achieve our ambitions, we want the best possible team. In return, we will make sure you are rewarded with a great range of to support you in and out of work.

Victoria Butterworth is the manager for this role, please contact them on for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.

This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email:or phone: and ask for ‘Recruitment’.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing date 16 February 2026, 11:55 PM