Compassionate Minibus Driver for Community Transport

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes

Employee discount benefits

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council is seeking a caring, flexible minibus driver to support transport for education, social care and community visits across Northallerton. You will drive accessible and non-accessible minibuses, perform basic checks, and ensure passengers board, travel and alight safely with proper safety equipment use.

D1 entitlement on your licence is essential; if not held, you will complete training to obtain it within 3 months of starting.

Qualifications

• D1 entitlement on driving licence required; training provided to obtain within 3 months.
• Driving accessible and non-accessible minibuses and other vehicles, with minor repairs as needed.
• Using communication to connect with school staff, parents, carers and colleagues

Responsibilities

• Driving accessible and non-accessible minibuses and other vehicles along with undertaking minor vehicle repairs as and when necessary
• Ensuring all passengers board, travel, and alight safely, while ensuring that any safety equipment is used correctly. Full equipment training is provided.
• Using your great communication skills to connect and collaborate with school and centre staff, parents, carers and colleagues

Skills

D1 entitlement on driving licence

Minibus driving

Great communication skills

Job description

North Yorkshire Council is seeking a caring, flexible minibus driver to support transport for education, social care and community visits across Northallerton. You will drive accessible and non-accessible minibuses, perform basic checks, and ensure passengers board, travel and alight safely with proper safety equipment use.

D1 entitlement on your licence is essential; if not held, you will complete training to obtain it within 3 months of starting.