Driver

Dorset Council UK; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff benefits

Training opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

Dorset Council UK in Weymouth is seeking a permanent, caring driver to support school transport to an Adult day centre. The role involves morning and afternoon shifts, about 5 hours daily, five days a week, with travel by 17-seater minibuses or smaller.

You will need a D1/D1-101/D license, be physically fit to assist passengers, and ideally have experience with children. This is a part-time post with staff benefits and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• D1/D1-101/D or D category driving license is required.
• Experience with children is advantageous.
• Physically fit to assist passengers as needed.

Responsibilities

• Transport from home to centre and return for Weymouth Adult day centre.
• Drive a 17 seater minibus or smaller and ensure passenger safety.
• Support passengers as needed during journeys.

Skills

Care for passengers

Reliability

Passenger safety

Education

D1/D1-101/D license

Job description

We are seeking to recruit a permanent driver with a responsible and caring attitude to assist in school transport in Weymouth to an Adult day centre.

The hours of work are approx. 5 hours a day Monday to Friday split shifts morning and afternoon, transporting from home to centre and return.

Vehicles you will be driving will be a 17 seater mini bus or smaller.

What You’ll Need

• a D1 (101), D1, or D category on your driving licence
• experience working with children an advantage
• to be physically fit to assist passengers as needed

What You’ll Get

• a rewarding, people-focused role that makes a real difference
• part-time hours (25 per week) that fit around other commitments
• access to staff benefits and training with Dorset Council
• a supportive team that values care, reliability, and kindness.