Casual Passenger Vehicle Driver

Wiltshire Council; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is looking for Passenger Vehicle Drivers to transport students to and from school during term-time, working as casual staff with no fixed hours. The role requires a clean D1 driving licence and basic vehicle maintenance knowledge, with mandatory training provided for restraint equipment to support SEND transport.

You will ensure passenger safety, manage routes and coordinate with Passenger Assistants while delivering reliable transport for vulnerable children.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid and clean D1 driving licence.
• Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance would be advantageous.
• Ability to handle restraint equipment for individual clients on the vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Transport passengers between home and educational destinations as directed.
• Ensure the safety of the vehicle and passengers at all times.
• Collaborate with Passenger Assistants when present; follow training for SEND transport.

Skills

Safety awareness

Vehicle maintenance basics

Restraint equipment handling

Education

D1 driving license

Job description

Job Description

Salary: £13.05 - £13.47 per hour

Hours: Casual 0 hours

Interview date: to be confirmed following shortlisting. Interviews will be held at County Hall, Trowbridge

Rolling Advert: We're continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received.

Please only apply for this role if you have a D1 on your driving licence

Please note; the working pattern for this role is term time only. The hours of work Passenger Vehicle Drivers are offered as a casual employee will be in school term time.

Are you in search of a truly fulfilling role? Here's your chance! Join our Passenger Transport service and play a critical role in ensuring that vulnerable children in Wiltshire receive the education they rightfully deserve.

As a Passenger Vehicle Driver, you will transport passengers between home and their destination in relation to external visits and other journeys as directed. You'll be responsible for the safety of the vehicle and passengers, collaborating closely with any accompanying Passenger Assistants.

A relevant and clean driving license is a must, along with some basic know-how on vehicle maintenance. You'll need to master the use of restraint equipment tailored for individual clients on the vehicle. But don't worry, we provide mandatory training in handling this equipment, ensuring you're well prepared to transport students with Special Educational Needs, including those with medical conditions.

As a relief worker, you'll have no fixed hours and will work on an as-needed basis, which could be within 6 hours notice, depending on Wiltshire Council's requirements and your availability.

We would request your availability for the week ahead to enable us to provide consistency in our SEND transport service, as per our operational need.

As a casual worker, you'll have no fixed hours and will work on an as-needed basis, depending on Wiltshire Council's requirements and your availability. You are not obligated to be available, and the Council is not obliged to offer you work.

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here.

Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer-facing roles work entirely from their service location.

We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.

Contact Details

For more details, contact the Passenger Transport Team [e-mail].

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Application criteria

Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply.

We understand that AI tools can support you in preparing job applications. However, we value authenticity and would encourage you to ensure your submission genuinely reflects your own experiences, skills, and motivations.

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.

Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion

Disability Confident Employer

Application process

Wiltshire Council does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from recruitment agencies that are not appointed under a current, valid contract or approved supplier arrangement (including through our neutral vendor, Comensura).

Submission of unsolicited CVs or candidate details to the Council, whether directly or to individual employees, will not be considered as an introduction and will not create any obligation on the Council to pay any fees. If a candidate whose details have been submitted speculatively is subsequently appointed through a compliant route, no agency fee will be payable in respect of the unsolicited submission.

Agencies wishing to work with the Council must do so only via our approved procurement processes and neutral vendor arrangements.