D1 Licensed Minibus Driver

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

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council is seeking a caring and reliable driver to support transport services in Harrogate, offering full-time hours (pro rata) with MIDAS and basic first aid training. You’ll ensure passenger safety and comfort on minibuses, while coordinating with schools and centres.

A D1 entitlements on your licence are essential, with a comprehensive benefits package. The role emphasizes commuting to various venues, supporting learners and community access, and provides salary bands

Qualifications

• D1 or D1 (101) entitlement on your driving licence is an essential requirement.

Responsibilities

• Drive accessible and non-accessible minibuses and other vehicles; undertake minor repairs as needed.
• Ensure passengers board, travel, and alight safely; ensure safety equipment is used correctly.

Skills

Minibus driving

Communication

DL entitlement D1

Job description

If you love working with people and naturally look out for others, you’re exactly who we’re looking for.

Across North Yorkshire, our Integrated Passenger Transport Operations Team keeps our community moving. Our extensive network of more than 120 vehicles, mainly minibuses, and approximately 340 drivers and passenger assistants work tirelessly to deliver safe, reliable transport where it’s needed most. From providing essential local bus services to unlocking access to learning, employment, and social centres, we ensure nobody gets left behind.

By joining us, you become a lifeline for our community. We bridge the gap to critical community hubs, enabling independent access to education, supported employment, day centres, and other meaningful activities. The team delivers approximately 250,000 passenger journeys per year including 20,000 wheelchair user journeys.

About the role

Are you a caring, reliable driver looking to make a difference? While minibus experience or a background in a similar role is an advantage, it is not essential. We are looking for a caring, flexible, and committed person to help transport clients who require additional support to and from a range of different venues.

You will be helping to make sure all our passengers enjoy a safe and comfortable journey:

• 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

D1 or D1 (101) entitlement on your driving licence is an essential requirement for this role.

We offer a comprehensive training package including Minibus Driver Awareness Training Scheme (MIDAS), Basic First Aid and Managing Challenging Behaviour.

Please note that the salary advertised is the full time equivalent rate.

What can we offer you?

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier:

• a local government pension scheme with generous employer contribution
• salary sacrifice schemes
• employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets, gym discounts and more
• Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing
• learning, development and career advancement opportunities

Click on our Total Rewards Brochure at the bottom of this advert to see the full range of benefits.

For more information or an informal chat please contact Julie Firth at [e-mail]

Key Dates:

Closing date: 27 September 2026

Interview date: w/c 28 September 2026

Company: North Yorkshire Council

Salary: £25,614 – £26,847 pro rata per annum

Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Sector: Highways

Sector: Transport Planning

Job Role: Driver