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Driver - Ripon

Employer
Grantley Hall
Location
Ripon, North Yorkshire
Salary
£17,000 per annum
Closing date
9 Aug 2019

Job Details

Driver - (Mini Bus) - Grantley Hall

Grantley Hall is an exclusive, five star luxury hotel and wellness retreat, nestled in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. With 47 exquisite rooms and suites, four exceptional restaurants – ranging from fine dining to Pan-Asian experience dining and three sophisticated bars. The extensive development has also included the introduction of a tranquil spa and pioneering ELITE luxury gym and executive wellness facility, alongside a stunning events pavilion that seats up to 180 guests with a unique and glamorous champagne and cocktail bar.

Grantley Hall aims to be a leading UK luxury hotel and wellness retreat, bringing a touch of vibrant city centre style to the Yorkshire countryside. We will create a long-lasting legacy that celebrates the rich heritage and history of Grantley Hall. Offering a distinctly different and diverse range of experiences and exceptional customer service, and combined with the  warmth of our welcome, and relaxed Yorkshire charm we aim to create memorable moments for our guests to cherish and a magical place for our friends and colleagues to work. 

Magical | Respectful | Innovative | Passionate | Consistent


Grantley Hall is due to open in Spring 2019, we have an exciting opportunity for a Driver to join the team and be responsible for transporting Grantley Hall team members from the local area to the hotel. 

 Benefits

  • 31 days annual leave (including bank holidays) increasing with service,
  • Modern and spacious live in accommodation for eligible roles. 
  • Grantley Gateway - discounts on supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, meals out, local attractions and cash back on online purchases. 
  • Increased maternity and paternity leave with length of service.
  • We celebrate success. With a summer party, winter awards ceremony as well team events and incentives. throughout the year we also celebrate training achievements, birthdays, marriages, new babies and length of service awards. 
  • Pension - Eligible team members will benefit from a NEST pension scheme.
  • 24/7 team assistant line.
  • Complimentary nutritious meal when on duty.
  • Team Member of the Month Awards.
  • Refer a Friend Award.
  • All team members will be issued with a bespoke Grantley Hall uniform

Wellbeing  

We are proud to be accredited by The Workplace Wellbeing Charter.

  • We offer all team members free confidential and confidential assessments, personal fitness programmes and we can offer nutritional advice.
  • We encourage a balanced diet by offering complimentary balanced meals whilst on duty, 
  • We are proud to be a mindful employer and we have mental health first aiders on site. 
  • We regularly hold health and well-being events to ensure we are supporting you and your goals accordingly.
  • We have a confidential 24/7 team assistance line that offers you free telephone counselling as well as legal and financial advice and support. 

Grantley Academy

The Grantley Academy is our dedicated training facility based at East Lodge within the Grantley Hall estate. We offer on the job training, personal development, coaching & mentoring, managerial and supervisory training coupled with professional qualifications specific to each individual’s requirements. 

On arrival, each team member will receive a bespoke development plan to support them in their new job role and their learning journey with us. Whether the dream is of becoming the next Michelin starred chef, leading marketeer or head housekeeper, the Grantley Academy will help pave your way to success.

Joining us at Grantley Hall brings the opportunity of a 5 star career at a 5 star hotel.

Key responsibilities

  • Driving a Grantley Hall minibus. 
  • Responsible for the health and safety, comfort and welfare of staff and guests.
  • Carrying out daily vehicle checks and basic maintenance.
  • Reporting any vehicle defects, faults, incidents and accidents.
  • Ensuring the vehicle is in a clean and roadworthy condition before and after use.
  • Refuelling the vehicles as required.
  • Covering for absent colleagues.
  • Assisting with parking guest cars and valeting them as necessary.
  • Working within health and safety guidelines and other guidelines that may be issued from time-to-time.
  • Attending any relevant training courses as identified and agreed.

Key Skills, Qualities & Experience.

  • The successful candidate must have the following.
  • Clean driving licence (held for at least 2 years).
  • Hold a current, clean and valid driving licence D1 unrestricted or a PCV licence or D1 restricted (car licence obtained prior to 01/01/1997).
  • Experience driving a large vehicle.
  • An ability to communicate with a range of different people.
  • Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
  • Reliable and trustworthy.
  • Flexible approach to working arrangements.
  • Good organisational ability.
  • Geographical knowledge of the local area.
  • Competent to undertake vehicle checks and carry out basic maintenance.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE 

Company

Nestled in the picturesque Yorkshire Dales between Ripon and Harrogate, and only a stone’s throw away from the World Heritage Site of Fountains Abbey, you will find the enchanting retreat that is Grantley Hall. The Grade II* listed mansion house is currently benefitting from a multi-million pound makeover creating a stunning, five star, luxury country house hotel and spa, combined with an extensive range of exquisite restaurants and bars and introducing an ELITE performance centre which will offer an unrivalled range of facilities and equipment across the United Kingdom.

The restoration of Grantley Hall will restore the main house back to its original 17th Century glory alongside two new buildings which will offer modern and stylish accommodation and public areas. The hotel will offer 47 opulent rooms and suites, four exquisite restaurants – ranging from signature fine dining to elaborate Pan-Asian cuisine and three sophisticated bars, including a late-night champagne and cocktail bar with live entertainment. A private events suite is also being created which will offer a fabulous venue for weddings and corporate events.

The private grounds will offer a magical setting for all guests; from the landscaped formal gardens with its’ bespoke sculptures and water features to the English Heritage listed Japanese Garden, there are quiet spaces and far reaching views for all to enjoy.

The quality of the hotel will be matched only by the service levels which will inspire and delight at every touch. We look forward to welcoming our guests and friends to enjoy the Grantley Hall Experience.

Company info
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