School Minibus Driver

TN United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for dedicated Minibus Drivers to transport vulnerable individuals, including children with special educational needs. This role involves ensuring the safety and wellbeing of passengers while adhering to relevant policies and procedures. With long-term, ongoing contracts available during school term time, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those you transport. If you have a D1 driving license and a passion for helping others, this could be the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Must have held a full UK driving license for a minimum of 2 years.
• Ability to transport vulnerable adults and children safely.

Responsibilities

• Transport vulnerable adults and children to schools and activities.
• Ensure personal wellbeing and safe travel of passengers.

Skills

D1 driving license

Transporting vulnerable individuals

DBS check

Job description

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Job Title: Minibus Driver

We are seeking D1 school minibus drivers with a Category D or D1 entitlement on their UK license for long-term, ongoing temporary contracts during school term time.

Location: Nailstone / Blaby / Melton / Loughborough / Mountsorrel / Croft / Sapcote (own transport is essential due to locations).

Shift Patterns: 90% split shifts (minimum 4 hours per day), AM & PM.
*Example of split shift: 7:00am – 10:00am / 2:00pm – 5:00pm.
*Example of full shift: 7:00am – 1 hr lunch – 5:15pm.

As a minibus driver, your primary responsibility will be transporting vulnerable adults and children with special educational needs, including those with physical and/or learning difficulties, to their schools, day centres, and other activities.

Drivers will ensure, along with the escort, the personal wellbeing and safe, secure travel of passengers at all times, in accordance with the job description, relevant policies, legislation, procedures, and good practice. Duties may also include transporting goods such as post and meal runs during the day.

Essential Requirements:

• Held a full UK driving licence for a minimum of 2 years with minibus D1 entitlement.
• Have no more than 3 points on your licence (no DD / DR).
• Either hold an enhanced DBS check on the update system or be prepared to apply for one.