Minibus Driver

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A school in Bristol is seeking a Minibus Driver to join their team on a permanent basis. The role involves safely transporting pupils to and from school, conducting vehicle checks, and ensuring adherence to safety policies. Benefits include free lunch, onsite parking, and access to gym facilities.

Benefits

Free lunch

Free onsite parking

Use of school gym and swimming pool

Access to free fitness classes

Pension scheme membership

Qualifications

• Full, clean driving license with D1 classification or willingness to train.
• Good knowledge of vehicle maintenance.
• Experience working with children or young people.

Responsibilities

• Drive school minibuses on set routes to transport pupils safely.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks and report faults.
• Ensure pupils adhere to safety policies during transport.

Skills

Driving

Vehicle Maintenance

Emergency Response

Child Interaction

Education

Full, clean driving license (D1 classification)

Job description

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Position: Minibus Driver

Hours: Working hours are Monday to Friday during term-time as follows:

For the morning service: 06:45 to 09.00, For the afternoon service: 16:45 to 19:15.

Applicants may apply to work either mornings or afternoons or both.

The closing date for this position will be Monday 2nd June

Interviews will be taking place Week commencing 9th June

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and the school reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.

We are currently looking for minibus driver to join our team on a permanent basis to cover one of our new routes.

Main Responsibilities:

•Drive one of the school minibuses on a set route to transport pupils to and from school, driving skilfully and carefully, always within the legal speed limits while adhering to the highway code whether passengers are on board the vehicle or not

•Ensure pupils adhere to the safety policies whilst on route including ensure that they wear seatbelts during each journey

•Ensure the vehicle is operating properly each day by carrying out daily and weekly vehicle checks and reporting any faults for repair

•Have a general and constant awareness of Health and Safety whilst working

To be considered for this position, we are looking for the following:

•Full, clean driving license with either a D1 classification or a willingness to undertake the appropriate training (which would be provided in-house)

•Good knowledge of general vehicle maintenance

•Able to recognise and to deal with emergency situations

•Experience of working with children or young people

•Undertake other reasonable duties as requested by the Estates Manager

What We Offer:

•Additional benefits: free lunch, free onsite parking, use of the school gym and heated swimming pool (at designated times) and access to free fitness classes are all included

Applicants should be aware that all email communication with HR will be sent via E-teach. We recommend that you check your emails and E-teach account regularly.

Safeguarding Statement

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

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Position: Minibus Driver

Location: On site, Westbury-on-Trym BS9 3BA

Hours: Working hours are Monday to Friday during term-time as follows:

For the morning service: 06:45 to 09.00, For the afternoon service: 16:45 to 19:15.

Applicants may apply to work either mornings or afternoons or both.

The closing date for this position will be Monday 2nd June

Interviews will be taking place Week commencing 9th June

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and the school reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.

We are currently looking for minibus driver to join our team on a permanent basis to cover one of our new routes.

Main Responsibilities:

•Drive one of the school minibuses on a set route to transport pupils to and from school, driving skilfully and carefully, always within the legal speed limits while adhering to the highway code whether passengers are on board the vehicle or not

•Ensure pupils adhere to the safety policies whilst on route including ensure that they wear seatbelts during each journey

•Ensure the vehicle is operating properly each day by carrying out daily and weekly vehicle checks and reporting any faults for repair

•Have a general and constant awareness of Health and Safety whilst working

To be considered for this position, we are looking for the following:

•Full, clean driving license with either a D1 classification or a willingness to undertake the appropriate training (which would be provided in-house)

•Good knowledge of general vehicle maintenance

•Able to recognise and to deal with emergency situations

•Experience of working with children or young people

•Undertake other reasonable duties as requested by the Estates Manager

What We Offer:

•Additional benefits: free lunch, free onsite parking, use of the school gym and heated swimming pool (at designated times) and access to free fitness classes are all included

•Pension scheme membership (including life cover)

Applicants should be aware that all email communication with HR will be sent via E-teach. We recommend that you check your emails and E-teach account regularly.

Safeguarding Statement

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).