Driver Attendant - MID07739

Midlothian Council; Bonnyrigg; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Midlothian Council invites applications for a Driver Attendant based at Bonnyrigg Garage. This permanent role requires 19 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a salary paid for 38 weeks per year. The post involves regulated work with vulnerable groups and strict PVG scheme compliance.

Applicants must hold a full PSV licence and complete MiDAS and CPC-related training. Closing date is 12 October 2026; interview week starts 19 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Full PSV licence (Group 2 D) required.
• MiDAS training must be undertaken every 4 years.
• Awareness of PSV regulations, driver hours, and vehicle regulations.

Responsibilities

• Regulated Work with Protected Adults and Children (PVG scheme).
• Join the PVG Scheme before starting employment; Disclosure Scotland process applies.
• Overseas criminal record check if spent >3 months outside the UK.

Skills

PSV licence

MiDAS training

Local knowledge

Regulated Work awareness

Job description

Job Description

Valid CPC card would be valuable

KNOWLEDGE

The driver has to have and fulfil the requirements to retain a full PSV licence due to the size of bus being driven. This is a Group 2 Category D (vocational) licence.

The driver is required to have knowledge of current PSV regulations in relation to driver's hours, use of the vehicle regulations and the correct use of the WTORS. For this the driver will be expected to undertake a MiDAS training course every 4yrs as well as undertaking the 35hrs statutory training required to attain and keep the drivers CPC card.

The jobholder will undertake specified training within the units training and development plan in relation to the administration of emergency medication for clients who may suffer from epileptic fits.

The driver will need to keep abreast in developing procedures relating to clients being carried in order to provide the client with a transport service; this knowledge will be gained with on the job training and statutory training.

The driver also needs to have a good local knowledge of the area to assist in making decisions in the event of a road closure; this will usually be gained through on the job training.

CLOSING DATE - Monday 12th October 2026

INTERVIEW DATE - Week commencing 19th October 2026

Requirements

Position Title: Driver Attendant

Position Number: WF02

Directorate: Place

Location: Bonnyrigg Garage

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 19 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday - 3 hours 48 minutes per day

Weeks per year: 38

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on 19 hours over 38 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £13,578.37 per annum.

Responsibilities

This post is considered Regulated Work with Protected Adults and Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with Protected Adults and/or Children.

Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Protected Adults and Children, You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk

Once you have submitted your application and this has been processed you will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost.

Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living out with the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

The Individual

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email [e-mail] to discuss with member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.