Driver

Drive the equipment, scenery and resources that bring English National Opera’s productions and community programmes to life in this varied, hands-on role.

Salary: £30,784 per annum pro rata

Contract: Fixed term contract ending on 2 April 2027

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Stonelake Industrial Park & other locations as required

We're seeking a Driver to join our Transport Department, playing an essential role in delivering the equipment, scenery and resources that support our productions, community programmes and visiting companies.

This varied, hands-on role combines driving, logistics and operational support, requiring someone who takes pride in working safely, efficiently and professionally. If you're a dependable team player who enjoys being part of a fast-paced creative environment, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of one of the UK's leading opera companies.

Requirements:

• Full, clean UK driving licence

• Experience of driving commercial vehicles and transporting goods safely and efficiently

• Experience of loading, unloading and handling equipment or materials in a safe and secure manner

• Good understanding of road safety, driving legislation and vehicle compliance requirements

• Knowledge of Health & Safety principles and safe working practices

• Ability to carry out daily vehicle checks and identify/report defects

• Experience of maintaining accurate records, including driving logs and vehicle documentation

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan routes and manage time effectively

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written

• Ability to provide excellent customer service to a range of internal and external stakeholders

• Reliable, flexible and able to respond to changing operational requirements

• Physically capable of undertaking manual handling activities associated with loading, unloading and moving equipment

Please see our recruitment pack for full details of the role.

Application deadline: 5pm, 13 September 2026

Interviews: w/c 21 September 2026

Reasonable adjustments: If you require any reasonable adjustments for the application or interview process, please contact workwithus@eno.org

Feedback: Due to the high number of applications we receive, we are only able to provide feedback to those candidates who reach interview stage.

English National Opera is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we strive to create an inclusive working environment that reflects the diverse communities we serve. As we work to address underrepresentation in our workforce, we particularly encourage potential candidates from underrepresented groups and communities to apply, including those from global majority backgrounds and/or with protected characteristics, including race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and religion and belief. We will provide appropriate support for candidates with access requirements if they identify as disabled. This includes during the application process and through candidate assessment stages.

Department

Transport

Locations

Stonelake