Academy Casual Driver

ACD
  • £12.71 per Hour
  • Stockport County Training Centre

We are seeking reliable and flexible casual drivers to support transport operations across the Academy, Football Education and Community Trust.


This role involves transporting players, staff, and equipment between training sites, matches, and

community programmes, as well as occasional travel to away fixtures. Hours will vary each week,

including mornings, evenings, and weekends, depending on schedules and operational needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are organised, safety-conscious, and enjoy

working as part of a professional football environment.


Key Responsibilities

● Safely drive players, staff, and equipment between club facilities (Edgeley Park, Stockport

Sports Village, Stockport County Training Centre) and away matches/events.

● Follow transport schedules, while being flexible to last-minute changes due to fixtures,

training, and events.

● Support with travel to and from host families where required.

● Ensure passenger safety and wellbeing at all times, with particular care when working with

young players.

● Carry out basic upkeep checks on club vehicles (fuel, cleanliness, reporting maintenance

issues).

● Assist with kit/equipment loading and unloading as required.

● Communicate effectively with staff across Academy, Football Education, and Community

Trust departments


What We're Looking For
● A responsible and reliable individual who is punctual and professional.

● Someone flexible, calm under pressure, and adaptable to varying schedules.

● Previous driving or logistics experience (sports, education, or similar desirable).

● A full, clean UK driving licence.

● D1 Driving License entitlement is essential for the role.

● Safeguarding awareness and willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

 

To apply send your CV and covering letter to Ryan.Jones@stockportcounty.com 

Within your covering note, please also confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence, have access to your own vehicle and provide an indication of your general evening and weekend availability.



FAQs

We aim to move efficiently, but it can vary depending on the role. Most processes take 2–3 weeks from application to offer, and we’ll keep you updated throughout.

We always aim to provide personalised feedback to candidates who reach the interview stage. For early-stage applications, we’ll do our best depending on volume.

Many of our roles offer hybrid or flexible working options, depending on the team and location. Details will be included in each job listing, or feel free to ask us.