Malvern/Worcester Drivers (Regency School)

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Malvern; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization is hiring a minibus driver to transport individuals safely to schools and day centres. The ideal candidate must have a D1 license, be at least 21 years old, and have experience driving relevant vehicles. This permanent role requires good communication and teamwork skills. Benefits include a brilliant pension scheme and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Brilliant Pension Scheme

Professional Learning & Development

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Demonstrated evidence of experience driving appropriate vehicles.
• Success in a County Council driving assessment before an interview.

Responsibilities

• Transporting children and adults to schools and day centres.
• Assisting with moving passengers, including securing wheelchairs.
• Carrying out safety checks on the vehicle before collection.

Job description

Job Title: ChS Regency School minibus driver (NWR157)

Salary: £14,725 to £14,956 per annum

Hours: 26.25 Hours per Week (Split Shift)

Location: Malvern

Team: TSU Operations

Employment Type: Permanent

Please ensure that you inform your current manager that you are applying for this role.

The Role

Enjoy driving, and want to use those skills to help your community?

Approachable, friendly, and always there with a smile? Can you see yourself transporting children and adults to our schools and day centres?

You are required to develop and maintain good communication with the Passenger Assistant, passengers, and all members of the public.

• You will work as part of a team with the Passenger Assistant, who attends to individual’s needs whilst traveling.
• You’ll assist with moving passengers, including using a tail lift, and wheelchair securing as required.
• You’ll keep the vehicle in good working order by carrying out basic administration, keeping the vehicle clean, and of course topping it up with fuel.
• You will always carry out Safety checks on the vehicle before collection and drive safely.
• The role involves driving a vehicle on a split shift to safely transport individuals to their destination which may include in the morning and the afternoon.

The following qualifications and requirements are necessary for this role:

• Training as provided.
• Be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Demonstrated evidence of experience driving appropriate vehicles.
• Due to the nature of the work a criminal record check via the DBS disclosure service will also be required.
• Candidate is required to successfully complete a County Council driving assessment before an interview.
• All drivers will require a category D1 license (101) (generally if you passed your driving test before 1997, you will be able to drive for us), but on occasion may need a PSV license (not mandatory), and no more than 6 penalty points, this will be discussed with the recruitment manager.

For further information, please contact: Richard Newman (01905 843504) or Stuart Peck (01905 843501)

Benefits

• Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
• Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.

Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.

Application Information

Application Closing Date: 17th November 2025

Anticipated Interview Date: Interviews could take place between 24th November - 18th December

Attached Documents

Driver JD.pdf

Driver PS.pdf