Mini Bus Driver

Aspire People; Balsall Heath; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational agency in Balsall Heath is seeking a Mini Bus Driver responsible for transporting children safely. Applicants must hold a full clean driving licence and be willing to work temporarily. Responsibilities include maintaining vehicle safety and cleanliness, ensuring child welfare, and keeping accurate records. Interested candidates should prepare for a DBS check at their own cost. A commitment to safeguarding children's welfare is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a full clean licence to drive a mini-bus.
• Willingness to work on a temporary basis.
• Ability to carry out daily and weekly vehicle checks.

Responsibilities

• Drive school minibuses safely and responsibly.
• Ensure the safety and welfare of children on the minibus.
• Carry out basic maintenance and vehicle checks.
• Maintain accurate records of vehicle usage and children.
• Plan alternative routes and keep parents informed.

Skills

Full clean driving licence

Child safety awareness

Basic vehicle maintenance

Job description

Are you a fully licenced driver looking for work as a mini-bus driver?

It is NECESSARY that applicants have a full clean licence and the qualification to drive a mini bus.

You MUST BE willing to work on a TEMPORARY basis and between the hours of #removed# MONDAY to THURSDAY and #removed# and 1-4 on FRIDAY.

As a Mini Bus Driver your day to day responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Drive the school minibuses in a safe and responsible manner.
• Ensure the safety, comfort and welfare of the children on the minibus.
• Carry out daily and weekly vehicle checks and carry out basic maintenance.
• Report any vehicle defects, faults, incidents and accidents.
• Be responsible for the cleanliness of vehicles, inside and out and ensure the vehicle is in a clean and roadworthy condition before and after use.
• Refuel vehicles as required.
• Maintain accurate records of vehicle usage
• Maintain accurate records of the children using the service each day.
• Maintain and help to promote a good school image while driving the minibus
• Work within health and safety guidelines and other guidelines that may be issued from time to time
• Plan alternative road routes to and from school when necessary and keep parents informed of any changes
• Attend relevant training courses as identified and agreed, including Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme (MiDAS) training

YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO FULLY REGISTER WITH US INCLUDING PROVIDING RIGHT TO WORK DOCUMENTS ALONG WITH OBTAINING AN ENHANCED CHILD WORKFORCE DBS THAT WILL BE PROCESSED BY US BUT COME AT A COST OF £56 (UNLESS YOU ALREADY HAVE ONE REGISTERED ON THE UPDATE SERVICE). PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE ABLE TO DO THIS.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks