Balfour Winery

Mini Bus Driver

Balfour Winery  •  £12.71/hr  •  Staplehurst, GB (Onsite)  •  14 hours ago
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Job Description

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 kerry@balfourwinery.com for more information.

Balfour Winery

About Balfour Winery

Since 2002, we have been at the heart of the growing English Wine industry- winning National and International awards, and the acclaim of sommeliers and wine experts, to become one of England's most respected wine producers.

We are proud to have been at the forefront of the growing English Wine movement with our flagship sparkling Balfour Brut Rosé being the first English Sparkling wine to be served in BA First Class and the official English wine of the London 2012 Olympics.

Today our wines are enjoyed across the globe in some of the World's finest restaurants and bars.

Our Hush Heath Estate, which is the home and heart of Balfour Wines, is hidden away in beautiful Kent countryside near Staplehurst. Our 400 acre Tudor Estate is family owned and where Richard and Leslie Balfour-Lynn have been producing some of England’s finest still and sparkling wines since 2002. Family values and passion can be found in everything we do.

Our Estate was recently awarded a Visit England Gold, recognising the outstanding Wine Tourism Experience provided to visitors from around the world.

Come and stroll through the stunning surroundings of our pristine vineyards, apple orchards, wildflower meadows and ancient oak woodlands, finishing with a

tasting of our wines. We are open everyday of the year, no need to book, and it’s free.

Alternatively join one of our bookable tours with our wine experts to learn about viticulture and winemaking, followed by a tutored tasting of our wines, beers and

ciders, in our stunning tasting room ‘The View’.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Staplehurst, Tonbridge, GB
Year Founded
2004
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